The client with a spinal cord injury asks the nurse why he must stand on the tilt table every day. The nurse should base the answer on the fact that weight-bearing
A) decreases leg spasms.
B) improves circulation.
C) prevents bone demineralization.
D) strengthens muscles in the legs.

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Weight-bearing stimulates osteoblastic activity and thus decreases the demineralization of bone that develops with prolonged immobilization.

The Client with a Spinal Cord Injury Asks the Nurse