Normal estrogen function is important for preventing osteoporosis in both men and women. Estrogen works to prevent osteoporosis in which of the following ways?
a. By decreasing the erosive activity of osteoclasts
b. By promoting osteoclastogenesis
c. By inhibiting osteoclast apoptosis
d. All of the above
ANS: A
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A) Because of an increased risk of skin and hair problems B) Because of an increased risk of respiratory or urinary system infection C) Because of an increased risk of heart failure D) Because of an increased risk of blood-related complications
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The nurse who notes documentation of Grey Turner's sign in a client who experienced renal trauma would interpret this to be a manifestation of
a. increased blood urea nitrogen. b. proteinuria. c. retroperitoneal hemorrhage. d. urine specific gravity of 1.20.
A nursing instructor encourages student nurses to use critical thinking in the clinical setting. The instructor understands that critical thinking
a. uses both logic and intuition. b. is driven by the nurse's needs. c. entails nonpurposeful thinking. d. is based on nonscientific methods.