A female adult client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant. Based on initial assessment findings, nurse Julia formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete the nursing diagnosis statement for this client, which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add?
a. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures
b. Related to exhaustion secondary to an accelerated metabolic rate
c. Related to edema and dry skin secondary to fluid infiltration into the interstitial spaces
d. Related to tetany secondary to a decreased serum calcium level
Ans: a. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures
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A nurse is reviewing the hospital's statistics in comparison with the IHI "100,000 Lives Campaign" to see what the facility could do to improve safety within the organization. What statistics should the nurse look at? Select all that apply
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________________ is the absence of pathogenic (disease-producing) microorganisms
Fill in the blanks with correct word
What is the relationship between race and ethnicity and health status?
a. Ethnic and racial minorities are equally as vulnerable to poor health status as the rest of the population. b. Ethnic and racial minorities are less vulnerable to poor health status than the rest of the population. c. Ethnic and racial minorities are more vulnerable to poor health status than the rest of the population. d. There is no significant relationship between ethnic and racial background and health status.