Atrophy is the wasting or shrinkage of muscle tissue or an organ due to a lack of use or other pathological factors. In nursing, understanding muscle atrophy is important for assessing patients who have been immobile for extended periods, such as those who have been bedridden or immobilized after surgery.
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