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c0205847

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Which of the following major musculoskeletal changes would you not expect to see during an assessment of an immobilized patient?
 
  A. Loss of muscle tone
  B. Decreased muscle strength
  C. Contractures
  D. Increased muscle mass

Question 2

A student nurse is performing a cultural assessment on an 83-year-old woman from the Appalachian region.
 
  Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the student nurse to ask the patient to help her provide culturally congruent care? A. Do you have any cultural practices we should know about?
  B. What characteristics do you value most in your health care providers?
  C. When is the last time you saw a health care provider?
  D. How do you intend to pay your bill?


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lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The major musculoskeletal changes expected during assessment of an immobilized patient in-clude decreased muscle strength, loss of muscle tone and mass, and contractures.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cultural assessment is a systematic and comprehensive examination of the cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals, families, and communities. The goal of cultural assessment is to gather information and understanding from patients that will help the nurse implement culturally congruent care.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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