subject
Health, 05.02.2021 21:10 ERIKALYNN092502

Estella Gore is a 77-year-old resident of a local nursing home. She fell 4 weeks ago and fractured her left hip and is now in rehabilitation therapy and walking with the assistance of a physical therapy aide and a rolling walker. She states she is very frightened to walk and would rather use her wheelchair for mobility. 1.) What should you tell Ms. Gore about the importance of continuing to walk, even if she needs the assistance of a walker or personnel?

2.) Why is it important for her to be as mobile as possible? What are the overall effects of immobility?

3.) How does immobility affect other body systems?

ansver
Answers: 1

Other questions on the subject: Health

image
Health, 22.06.2019 15:40, jasmin2344
While they impact the environment, recycling programs, emissions standards, and renewable energy development cannot reverse or stop the global warming problem. in which type of research paper would this thesis statement appear? a. analytical b. argumentative c. personal narrative d. how-to informational manual
Answers: 1
image
Health, 22.06.2019 16:00, taylorbean315
Chris has a thrombotic disorder which class of medications would his doctor prescribe to inhibit the thrombosis
Answers: 2
image
Health, 23.06.2019 07:00, carlosleblanc26
A41-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of a chronic cough over the past 4 months, which has now been accompanied by haemoptysis. he denies smoking or any past medical history. on physical examination, his head and neck examination is normal. his lungs have diffuse bilateral rales. cardiac examination is normal. laboratory findings reveal na 142 meq/l, k 4.2 meq/l, cl 110 meq/l, hco3 24 meq/l, bun (blood urea nitrogen) 39 mg/dl, creatinine 2.9 mg/dl. urinalysis reveals microscopic haematuria and 4+ proteinuria. which of the following serologic blood tests would most confirm the suspected diagnosis? - anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies- anti-mitochondrial antibodies- anti-neutrophilic antibodies- anti-parietal cell antibodies- anti-smooth muscle antibodies
Answers: 3
image
Health, 23.06.2019 14:30, jonesmegan526
You're considering career options in the health field. which of the following would focus on patients with swallowing disorders? orthotist prosthetist speech-language pathologist occupational therapist
Answers: 2
You know the right answer?
Estella Gore is a 77-year-old resident of a local nursing home. She fell 4 weeks ago and fractured h...

Questions in other subjects: