The Nurse Explains That an Air-Fluidized Mattress Would Not Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that an air-fluidized mattress would not be advocated for the patient with:

• A) a spinal cord injury.
• B) recurrent pressure ulcers.
• C) burns that have been newly grafted.
• D) severe arthritis.

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Definitions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles, caused by a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Spinal Motor Neurons

Nerve cells located in the spinal cord that initiate and control movements of the muscles.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and mobility.