Author Question: In addition to the musculoskeletal effects of immobility, the nurse explains that the cardiovascular ... (Read 32 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

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.