The nurse takes into consideration that many therapeutic reasons exist that explain why a patient might become immobile,and these include: (Select all that apply.)

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A reduction of the heart's workload,a reversal of the effects of gravity (as in the treatment of a hernia or prolapse),and the healing of a fracture are all therapeutic reasons for immobilization.The fear of falling and bereavement are not therapeutic reasons .

The Nurse Takes into Consideration That Many Therapeutic Reasons Exist