(a)
To explain: The frequent changes that affect the amount of interstitial fluid in an area.
Concept introduction:
Immobility is the lack of movement of a limb or a major portion of the body. The causes of immobility are fracture, trauma, or post-surgical effects. Immobility causes several physiological changes in various organ systems of the affected person. The severity of the effects of inactivity depends on the extent of immobilization and its duration. Physiotherapy or passive exercise inthe immobilized area of the body can minimize the effects of lack of voluntary movement.
(b)
To explain: The frequent changes that affect the respiratory function.
Concept introduction: Immobility is the lack of movement that may involve only one part of the body. The effect of inactivity depend on the extent of immobilization and its duration. The causes of immobility are fracture, trauma, or post-surgical effects. Physiotherapy or passive exercise in the immobilized area of the body can minimize the effects of lack of voluntary movement.
(c)
To explain: The frequent changes that affect the skin.
Concept introduction: Immobility is the lack of movement that may involve only one part of the body. The effect of inactivity depend on the extent of immobilization and its duration. The causes of immobility are fracture, trauma, or post-surgical effects. Physiotherapy or passive exercise in the immobilized area of the body can minimize the effects of lack of voluntary movement.
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