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The nurse designs care for the immobilized patient to help combat the major dangers of immobilization, which include: Select all that apply.

Loss of calcium from bone matrix

Stasis of respiratory secretions

Increased cardiac workload

Decreased circulation from pressure

Increased mental activity

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,D

A. Loss of calcium from bone matrix

Immobility causes bone demineralization, increasing the risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

B. Stasis of respiratory secretions

Lack of movement decreases chest expansion, leading to retained secretions and risk of pneumonia or atelectasis.

C. Increased cardiac workload

Immobilization leads to venous stasis and reduced venous return, increasing cardiac workload and risk of thromboembolism.

D. Decreased circulation from pressure

Prolonged pressure leads to reduced perfusion, increasing risk for pressure ulcers.

E. Increased mental activity

Immobilization often results in decreased mental stimulation, potentially leading to depression or confusion, especially in older adults.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Take off the rubber tips of the crutches while using stairs.

Rubber tips provide traction and prevent slipping; they must remain in place.

B. Bring the good leg up first when going up stairs.

The mnemonic “Up with the good, down with the bad” applies here. The stronger leg goes up first for stability.

C. Move the good leg and the crutches together.

Crutches move with the affected (bad) leg, not the good one.

D. Rest the axillae on the axillary bar of the crutch.

This can compress nerves and blood vessels. Weight should rest on the hand grips, not underarms.

A. Abduction B. External rotation C. Internal rotation D. Adduction

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Abduction:

Abduction refers to movement of a limb away from the midline of the body, such as raising the arm from the side outward and upward.

B. External rotation:

This refers to rotating a limb outward along its axis, not raising the arm overhead.

C. Internal rotation:

This refers to rotating the limb inward, which is not the action of lifting the arm above the head.

D. Adduction:

Adduction refers to moving a limb toward the midline, the opposite of abduction.

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