A nurse is providing instruction to an elderly patient about osteoporosis. Further instruction by the nurse is necessary if the patient states:
1. "I take a calcium supplement every day."
2. "I just had a new handrail installed in my tub."
3. "I walk a mile every day."
4. "I never consume any dairy products."
ANS: 4
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An 8-year-old boy with a fractured forearm is to have a fiberglass cast applied. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the child about the cast?
A) The cast will take a day or two to dry completely. B) The edges will be covered with a soft material to prevent irritation. C) The child initially may experience a very warm feeling inside the cast. D) The child will need to keep his arm down at his side for 48 hours.
In the 1950s, researchers began searching for safer medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Prior to this time, RA was treated with aspirin and corticosteroids
Which drug was identified by the researchers to be safer in the treatment of inflammation and pain for RA clients? 1. Gold compounds 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Celecoxib (Celebrex) 4. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others)
A SWOT analysis is:
a. useful in strategic planning c. a financial management term b. a quality improvement technique d. a human resource process