When a Client Has Had Surgery and Is Unable to Move

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a client has had surgery and is unable to move about in bed of their own accord, turning them from side-to-side every two hours will help to prevent

• A)bleeding and swelling
• B)pain and discomfort
• C)shock and nausea
• D)lung congestion and pneumonia

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Definitions:

Resistance Exercises

Physical activities that involve working against a force or weight to strengthen muscle and increase endurance.

Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy

A treatment involving the oral ingestion of bisphosphonates, drugs that strengthen bones, commonly used for osteoporosis.

T-score

A statistical measure used in osteoporosis diagnosis to compare an individual's bone density to the average peak bone density of a healthy young adult of the same sex.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

An organization dedicated to promoting bone health, preventing osteoporosis, and reducing fractures through education, advocacy, and research.