The patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident.The patient has a fractured right hip and is on bed rest.Because of the prolonged immobility the nurse is concerned about complications such as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decreased nutrients/fluids
B) Increased disuse osteoporosis
C) Increased gastrointestinal motility
D) Decreased lung expansion
E) Decreased pooling of lung secretions
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