Asked by Sahana Sarkar on May 19, 2024
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Which patient is most likely to have developmental effects due to prolonged immobility?
A) Toddler patient in traction for a congenital skeletal anomaly
B) Young adult patient with burns on the hands
C) Teenage patient with a bacterial infection in isolation
D) Middle-age adult patient with a fractured ankle on crutches
Congenital Skeletal Anomaly
A skeletal irregularity or deformity that is present at birth, resulting from genetic factors or prenatal influences.
Developmental Effects
Impacts on the growth and development of an organism, often as a result of environmental factors or genetic conditions.
Prolonged Immobility
A condition or state where an individual experiences an extended period of physical inactivity or lack of movement, often leading to health complications.
- Identify the developmental effects of prolonged immobility on different age groups.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the developmental effects of prolonged immobility on different age groups.
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