Ati nurs 190191 physical assessment proctored exam
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A nurse has been assigned four patients of which one of the patients is completely immobile. Which complication should the nurse expect as a result of immobility? (Select all that apply.)
Explanation & Rationale
A. Immobile patients are at high risk for developing pressure ulcers due to prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue breakdown. B. Contractures of the extremities can occur as a result of muscle atrophy and lack of movement in immobilized patients. C. Immobility increases the risk of venous stasis, leading to the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). D. Crackles in the lungs may result from immobility due to fluid accumulation or atelectasis, particularly in patients who are not moving or changing position frequently. E. Polyuria is not commonly associated with immobility. F. Diarrhea is not commonly associated with immobility.
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