The Patient with Nephrosis Complains About the Need for Bed

question 7

Multiple Choice

The patient with nephrosis complains about the need for bed rest. How would the nurse explain the benefit of bed rest?

• A) The recumbent position may initiate diuresis.
• B) It preserves the skin integrity.
• C) It lowers the level of albuminuria.
• D) It saves stress on joints.

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Definitions:

Cycloalkane

Saturated hydrocarbons with carbon atoms arranged in a ring or cyclic structure.

Ring Strain

The stress and instability in the atomic structure of a cyclic molecule due to its geometric angles deviating from the ideal angles.

Methylene

A group consisting of one carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms (-CH2-), commonly found as part of organic molecules.

Cycloalkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon atoms arranged in a ring, with general formula CnH2n for monocyclic cycloalkanes.