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jasdeep_brar

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A frail, elderly man is admitted to the hospital after a fall at home resulted in a left hip fracture. After surgery, he is to begin ambulating with a walker but must avoid weight bearing on his left lower leg.
 
  What is the best intervention to help him use his walker?
  a. Aerobic exercise with deep breathing
  b. Quadriceps and gluteal repetitions
  c. Isometric toning of lower legs
  d. Arm resistance training

Question 2

To achieve balance, body mass must be distributed around which point?
 
  a. Center of body alignment
  b. Center of balance
  c. Center of gravity
  d. Base of support


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tuwy

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


jasdeep_brar

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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