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The nurse is caring for a client who has remained in skeletal traction for an extended period of time. The nurse is assessing for signs/symptoms of complications of immobility. Included would be: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

possible skin breakdown.

Improved circulation.

increased gastric motility.

disuse atrophy

loss of appetite

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,D,E

A. Prolonged immobility can lead to skin breakdown due to pressure and reduced circulation.

B. Circulation typically worsens with immobility, not improves.

C. Immobility usually decreases gastric motility, not increases it.

D. Disuse atrophy occurs as muscles weaken from lack of use.

E. Loss of appetite can occur due to reduced activity and metabolic rate.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, effectively decreasing the cardiac workload.

B. Metoprolol does not primarily dilate coronary arteries.

C. While it can help manage dysrhythmias, its main purpose is to reduce cardiac workload.

D. Metoprolol does not increase the strength of myocardial contraction; it may reduce it slightly to decrease oxygen demand.

A. Full weight bearing B. Toe touch weight bearing C. Non-weight bearing D. Partial weight bearing

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Full weight bearing is often allowed immediately after surgery with a cemented prosthesis to facilitate early mobility.

B. Toe touch weight bearing is typically reserved for certain types of hip surgeries, not cemented prostheses.

C. Non-weight bearing is usually for surgeries with significant healing time required for the bone.

D. Partial weight bearing may be prescribed in some cases but is less common with cemented prostheses.

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The nurse is caring for a client who has remained in skeletal traction for an extended period of time. The nurse is assessing for signs/symptoms of complications of immobility. Included would be: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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