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What would a resident have if they had atrophy and a contracture?
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∙ 10y ago
In general, atrophy most likely would be caused by poor nutrition, or more common in the elderly population, the poor absorption of nutrients that may be related to dehydration. The contracture most often is from a weakened muscle that remains in a shortened state too long without activity such as mild exercise, or in this case passive ROM joint movements that can easily be performed by a properly trained nursing assistant. In other words, both may very likely be related and both be prevented with good care.
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