A Nurse Working on an Alzheimer's Unit Notes That Just

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse working on an Alzheimer's unit notes that just before the evening meal,many of the residents become increasingly anxious and confused.Which therapy could the nurse introduce into the daily routine to reduce the residents' distress?

• A)Biofeedback
• B)Music therapy
• C)Pilates
• D)Prayer

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Definitions:

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the muscle that detect changes in muscle length and participate in regulating muscle contraction.

Muscle Fibers

The individual cellular units of a muscle, consisting of long, slender cells capable of contraction to produce movement.

Muscle Length

The extent from the origin to the insertion of a muscle, determining its capacity to generate force and undergo contraction.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment over time, either through genetic changes or behaviorally, to improve survival and reproduction rates.