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jerry coleman

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The client who has been hospitalized for a fractured femur expresses surprise that she is so tired after sitting up in the chair for a short period of time. The nurse explains that:
 
  1. Decreased mobility creates venous vasodilation and stasis.
  2. Decreased mobility can interfere with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
  3. Decreased mobility can cause a negative calcium balance as a result of calcium loss from bone.
  4. Decreased mobility causes decreases in muscular strength.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's respirations. Characteristics of costal breathing include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use of external intercostal muscles.
  2. Contraction of the diaphragm.
  3. Use of accessory muscles.
  4. Movement of the abdomen.
  5. Movement of the chest upward and outward.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Immobility causes venous vasodilation and stasis, but this would not account for the client's fatigue.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,5
Rationale: Thoracic (costal) breathing involves the use of external intercostal muscles.





 

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