____________________ is a metabolic disorder in which bone mass is lost.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Osteoporosis
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A) Keep the medal on the client but remove it once anesthesia is provided. B) Ask the client if wearing a medal is going to ensure a successful surgery. C) Document that the medal is being worn by the client. D) Suggest the client not wear the medal because it will most likely be lost. E) Explain that the medal can be safety pinned to the client's gown.
In appraising the rigor and quality of primary studies, some reviewers use formal rating scales that award points for certain methodologic features, such as randomization
A) True B) False
A patient with a history of rapid heart rate tells the nurse, "I hold my breath and bear down when I feel my heart is beating too fast.". Which nursing intervention might be indicated for this patient?
1. Ask the health care provider to prescribe a stool softener. 2. Restrict fluids. 3. Weigh daily. 4. Provide diuretics as prescribed.
When the values of the nurse and those of the patient are different, the patient may be labeled as which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Noncompliant b. Difficult c. Cooperative d. Ignorant e. Confident