Author Question: Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client who experienced a myo-cardial ... (Read 14 times)

viki · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client who experienced a myo-cardial infarction 8 hours ago shows the greatest insight as to the purpose for keeping the client on bed rest?

1. This has been exhausting; she needs a period of uninterrupted rest.
2. The pain she experienced is exhausting; it's imperative that she rest.
3. Keeping her on bed rest decreases the need her body has for oxygen
4. She needs complete rest; she is really very ill, especially her heart.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that a client who is inactive is at a risk for decreased muscle mass as a result of increased muscle atrophy and:

1. Decrease metabolic rate
2. Catabolic tissue breakdown
3. Inactivity-induced depression
4. Anorexia caused by decreased peristalsis

nanny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Although all of the options are correct, the primary reason for bed rest in this scenario is to mini-mize the need for oxygen to both the heart and the body in general.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Weight loss, decreased muscle mass, and weakness result from tissue catabolism (tissue break-down).