Specific characteristics of muscles are similar to those of a ...

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Specific characteristics of muscles are similar to those of a heavy rubber band when stretched. Contractile filaments of muscles move past each other and change the shape and size of the muscle.
 
  Based on this information, the nurse is explaining to the client about the characteristic of contractility of muscle tissue. What is the best explanation of muscle contractility to include in client teaching? A) Ability to shorten and become thicker
  B) Ability to stretch
  C) Ability to return to normal length after stretching
  D) Ability to respond to a stimulus

Question 2

A nurse is formulating the nursing diagnosis of a client who is recovering from a heart attack. Which is an example of an independent nursing action that the nurse must consider when formulating the nursing diagnosis for the client?
 
  A) Take off oxygen mask when client's condition improves.
  B) Determine the strength of medication in intravenous solution.
  C) Administer medications if condition worsens.
  D) Monitor client's condition frequently during care.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Contractility: ability to shorten and become thicker. Extensibility: ability to stretch. Elasticity: ability to return to normal length after stretching. Irritability: ability to respond to a stimulus (nerve impulses).

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Monitoring the client's condition frequently is an example of an independent nursing action. Taking off the client's oxygen mask, determining the strength of medication in the intravenous solution, and administering medicines are all examples of collaborative problems because the nurse cannot perform these interventions without consulting the physician first.