The nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse will include which of the following risk factors in the teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Menopause at an early age increases bone loss
2. A family history of osteoporosis
3. A lifetime of high calcium intake
4. Having an active lifestyle
5. A vitamin D deficiency
1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. Abnormal absence of menses and early onset of menopause increase the risk of osteoporosis.
2. Family history of osteoporosis, especially a maternal hip fracture, increases the risk of osteoporosis.
5. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis.
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a. colon c. liver b. kidneys d. lungs
An example of indirect patient care function is:
a. enabling the staff to self-schedule. b. encouraging the patient to verbalize his or her feelings. c. enlisting the patient in self-care activities. d. ensuring that the correct medication is being given.
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1) Secondary syphilis 2) Herpes simplex virus 3) Hyperthyroidism 4) Gonorrhea