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urbanoutfitters

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Clara is a 19-year-old patient with cerebral palsy who has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Clara has limited voluntary motor control.
 
  Rachel, the student nurse caring for Clara, knows that the easiest intervention to maintain joint mobility for her is which of the following exercises? A. Active range-of-motion exercises
  B. Weight-bearing exercises
  C. Aerobic exercises
  D. Passive range-of-motion exercises

Question 2

Mr. Elliott is a 76-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital after falling in the nursing home. He had broken his right femur and is awaiting surgery. His health care provider told him that his activity would be limited to bed rest.
 
  He asks the nurse what this means. What is the best explanation? A. You are to be immobile.
  B. You cannot move.
  C. Your activity is restricted.
  D. You have to remain in bed.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The easiest intervention to maintain or improve joint mobility for patients and one that you are able to coordinate with other activities is the use of range-of-motion exercises.

Answer to Question 2

D
Immobility occurs when a patient is unable to move independently or is restricted for therapeutic reasons, such as bed rest.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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