Immobilization causes what effect on metabolism? a. ...

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Immobilization causes what effect on metabolism?
 
  a. Hypocalcemia
  b. Decreased metabolic rate
  c. Positive nitrogen balance
  d. Increased levels of stress hormones

Question 2

The nurse is teaching parents the proper use of a hipkneeanklefoot orthosis (HKAFO) for their 4-year-old child. The parents demonstrate basic essential knowledge by making what statement?
 
  a. Alcohol will be used twice a day to clean the skin around the brace.
  b. Weekly visits to the orthotist are scheduled to check screws for tightness.
  c. Initially, a burning sensation is expected and the brace should remain in place.
  d. Condition of the skin in contact with the brace should be checked every 4 hours.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Immobilization causes a decreased metabolic rate with slowing of all systems and a decreased food intake. Immobilization leads to hypercalcemia and a negative nitrogen balance secondary to muscle atrophy. Decreased production of stress hormones occurs with decreased physical and emotional coping capacity

Answer to Question 2

a. Alcohol will be used twice a day to clean the skin around the brace.
b. Weekly visits to the orthotist are scheduled to check screws for tightness.
c. Initially, a burning sensation is expected and the brace should remain in place.
d. Condition of the skin in contact with the brace should be checked every 4 hours.