Seventy-Five-Year-Old Mrs

question 10

Multiple Choice

Seventy-five-year-old Mrs.Bertram has been admitted to hospital with right-sided paralysis as a result of a cerebrovascular accident.What is the rationale for maintaining her in good body alignment while she is in bed?

• A)It increases body strength and muscle mass.
• B)Proper body alignment will alleviate pain.
• C)It reduces the musculoskeletal strain and enhances lung expansion.
• D)It minimizes the workload of the heart by preventing the valsalva manoeuvre.

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