List four of the thirteen risk factors for osteoporosis

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
1. Low bone mass
2. Low calcium intake
3. Female
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Small frame
6. Sedentary lifestyle
7. Family history
8. Cigarette smoking
9. Postmenopausal
10. Excessive alcohol use
11. Hysterectomy
12. Caucasian or Asian
13. Amenorrhea

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A nurse is caring for a stage IV decubitus ulcer for her client. What type of preparation would the nurse expect to be ordered?

a. Collagenase b. Salicylic acid c. Benzoyl peroxide d. Silver sulfadiazine

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A severe case of constipation is known as obstipation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As of 2013, the AIDS death rate for African American females ages 24 to 44 is approximately thirteen times that for white females.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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