In an Exercise Program for Weight Reduction in a Hypertensive

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an exercise program for weight reduction in a hypertensive client, the nurse would discourage the use of heavy weights because this may cause

• A) lactic acid buildup.
• B) muscle strain.
• C) rapid vasodilation.
• D) vasovagal response.

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Definitions:

Dendrite Growth

The process by which neurons develop dendrites, branching extensions that receive synaptic inputs from other neurons.

Shaping

A method of behavior training in which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Extension

An anatomical movement where muscles increase the angle between parts of the body, such as straightening an arm or leg.

Synaptic Pruning

A natural process in brain development where extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.