Asked by Celene Acuna on Jun 28, 2024
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While planning care for an immobilized patient,which physiological process will the nurse consider about the patient's musculoskeletal system?
A) Increased muscle mass
B) Decreased rate of bone resorption
C) Muscle atrophy
D) Bone tissue density elevated
Muscle Atrophy
The wasting or loss of muscle tissue due to a lack of physical activity or underlying health condition.
Bone Resorption
The process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue and release minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone tissue to the blood.
Musculoskeletal System
The body system that includes bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues, supporting movement and physical stability.
- Review the physiological modifications and problems due to physical inactivity.
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Lynda May-YoungJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
During immobility,the muscle atrophies,and the size of the muscle decreases.As immobility progresses and muscles are not exercised,muscle mass continues to decrease,not increase.Immobilization increases (not decreases)the rate of bone resorption,which results in reduced (not elevated)bone tissue density.
Learning Objectives
- Review the physiological modifications and problems due to physical inactivity.