Question

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which client is most likely to experience muscle hypertrophy?
a client with urinary incontinence following a cerebral vascular accident
a client with hypertension, obesity, and decreased activity tolerance
a client with peripheral edema secondary to heart failure
a client with possible rejection symptoms following a liver transplant

Explanation:

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in muscle size. Hypertension and obesity can lead to increased workload on the heart and blood vessels. Decreased activity tolerance may lead to compensatory muscle growth in some cases (e.g., in the context of the body trying to adapt to the increased demands).

• Option A: A client with urinary incontinence following a cerebral vascular accident is more likely to have muscle atrophy (due to lack of use if there is paralysis) rather than hypertrophy.
• Option C: A client with peripheral edema secondary to heart failure has fluid accumulation in the tissues (edema) and is more likely to have issues like decreased cardiac output - related muscle changes (not hypertrophy).
• Option D: A client with possible rejection symptoms following a liver transplant is focused on immune - related and liver - function - related issues, not muscle hypertrophy.

Answer:

B. A client with hypertension, obesity, and decreased activity tolerance