In addition to the musculoskeletal effects of immobility, the ...

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In addition to the musculoskeletal effects of immobility, the nurse explains that the cardiovascular system undergoes other changes during prolonged bedrest, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Venous stasis.
  2. Tachycardia.
  3. Emboli.
  4. Atelectasis.
  5. Anorexia.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's respiratory status. Indicators of normal respiratory status include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Eupnea.
  2. Use of external intercostal muscles.
  3. Suprasternal retraction.
  4. Orthopnea.
  5. Apnea.

[polinasid]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: Venous stasis and vasodilation occur due to the inability of atrophied muscles to assist in pumping blood back to the heart.

Answer to Question 2

1,2
Rationale: Eupnea describes normal adult respirations, 1224 rpm depending on baseline.

[APUS57]

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[ryansturges]

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