The X-Ray of a Client Shows Kyphosis with Collapse of the Intervertebral

question 18

Multiple Choice

The x-ray of a client shows kyphosis with collapse of the intervertebral discs. Which changes would a nurse anticipate in this client?

• A) Increased stiffness of the chest wall
• B) Decreased strength of respiratory muscles
• C) Increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest
• D) Less oxygen diffusion into the pulmonary capillaries

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that covers and insulates nerve fibers to enhance the speed of electrical impulses.

Nodes of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber where the axon is exposed, allowing for the rapid transmission of nerve impulses through saltatory conduction.

Internodes

Sections of a plant stem between two nodes, where leaves and branches are attached.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons.