Which of the following clients is most at risk for secondary osteoporosis?
A. 33-year-old man recovering from a fractured wrist
B. 55-year-old woman taking prednisone for asthma
C. 72-year-old man who resides in a nursing home
D. 25-year-old woman taking oral contraceptives
B
Osteoporosis is more prevalent in postmenopausal women, and certain medications, such as cor-ticosteroids, increase the risk of secondary osteoporosis.
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The number of pulses felt in 1 minute is the:
a. Pulse b. Pulse deficit c. Pulse rate d. Heartbeat
A 53-year-old client with a sensorineural hearing loss asks the nurse how this occurred. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
A) "This is not uncommon in people your age because your eardrum is hardening." B) "You probably have a lot of wax buildup that is interfering with hearing sounds." C) "Your work in the factory exposed you to loud noises over a long time." D) "You have a history of fluid building up in your middle ear, which is responsible."
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