A Patient Is Able to Flex His Right Arm Forward

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is able to flex his right arm forward without difficulty or pain but is unable to abduct his arm because of pain and muscle spasms;the nurse should suspect:

• A) crepitation.
• B) rotator cuff lesions.
• C) dislocated shoulder.
• D) rheumatoid arthritis.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Cells

Cells that make up the pancreas, including those that produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Diabetes Insipidus

A rare condition characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine, not related to diabetes mellitus.

Glucose Transport

The process of moving glucose molecules across cell membranes, typically facilitated by glucose transporter proteins, which is essential for energy production in cells.

Type 2 DM

A chronic condition where the body is unable to use insulin properly, leading to elevated blood sugar levels, known as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.