Author Question: The coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in maintaining balance, posture, ... (Read 168 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in maintaining balance, posture, and body alignment is known as _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

When communicating with a client with a cognitive deficit, the nurse's best response is:

A. You managed all of your medications very well today.
B. Your family should really take over the cooking. It's too hard for you to do.
C. I don't see how you will be able to shop for yourself anymore. Someone will have to do it for you.
D. This schedule will be too difficult for you to remember. I'd better write it all down.

jxjsniuniu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

body mechanics
Body mechanics is the coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to maintain balance, posture, and body alignment during lifting, bending, moving, and performing activities of daily living. Body mechanics also facilitates body movement so that a person can carry out a physical activity without using excessive muscle energy.

Answer to Question 2

A
A, B, C, and D. Instruct caregiver to focus on client's abilities rather than disabilities.