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A 70-year-old client with a diagnosis of left-sided stroke is admitted to the facility. To prevent the development of disuse osteoporosis, which objective is most appropriate?
a) Promoting range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
b) Promoting weight-bearing exercises
c) Maintaining protein levels
d) Maintaining vitamin levels
Answer: b) Promoting weight-bearing exercises
Explanation:
The bone is a living tissue that becomes stronger with exercise. Weightlessness and immobility can lead to bone loss.
Weight-bearing exercises are those that force us to work with gravity, like walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, playing tennis, and dancing. They can help prevent disuse osteoporosis.
On the other hand, swimming and bicycling would be examples of non-weight-bearing exercises.
