Your Patient Has Been in Bed for Months and Has

question 17

Multiple Choice

Your patient has been in bed for months and has developed lateral hip rotator contractures.The muscles you need to strengthen to improve hip alignment are the

• A) gluteus minimus.
• B) gluteus medius.
• C) deep rotators.
• D) gluteus maximus.

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Definitions:

N1 Sleep

The initial stage of the sleep cycle, representing the transition from wakefulness to sleep, characterized by light sleep and reduced sensory awareness.

N2 Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes, representing a deeper level of sleep than N1 and preceding the transition to deeper, delta-wave N3 sleep.

Restless Legs Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations.

Poor Blood Circulation

Poor blood circulation is a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to parts of the body, leading to symptoms like numbness, pain, and muscle cramps.