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imowrer · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit for sepsis, a systemic infection that poses a grave threat to his body's homeostasis.

The body is adapting to numerous threats, a process that primarily involves the integration of what body systems? Select all that apply. A) Central nervous system
B) Autonomic nervous system
C) Endocrine system
D) Cerebellar system
E) Integumentary system

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to assist a client to perform exercises in order to prevent ankylosis. What type of exercise should the nurse assist the client with in this case?

A) ROM exercises
B) Continuous passive motion machine
C) Active exercises
D) Aerobic exercises

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
Neurotransmitters mediate homeostatic adaptive responses by coordinating functions of the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and endocrine system. The cerebellum controls balance, which is only peripherally involved in adaptation. The integumentary system (skin and associated structures) is not a major contributor to adaptation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should assist the client to perform ROM exercises in order to prevent ankylosis. ROM exercises are therapeutic activities that move the joints. They are performed to assess joint flexibility before initiating an exercise program, maintain joint mobility and flexibility in inactive clients, prevent ankylosis (permanent loss of joint movement), stretch joints before performing more strenuous activities, and evaluate the client's response to a therapeutic exercise program. A continuous passive motion machine is an electrical device used as a supplement or substitute for manual ROM exercise. Active exercise is therapeutic activity that the client performs independently after proper instruction. Aerobic exercise is an isotonic exercise that promotes cardiorespiratory conditioning and increases lean muscle mass.