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A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After an Unexplained

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A patient is brought to the emergency department after an unexplained fall.What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply. )


Definitions:

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its long, cylindrical shape and role in contracting to produce movement.

Contractions

The action of muscle fibers shortening or tensing, which can produce movement or apply force, a fundamental process in muscle function.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in calcium storage and release for muscle contraction.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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