An older female client is diagnosed with osteopenia. On which mineral should the nurse focus when assessing this client's diet?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Selenium
d. Potassium
b. Calcium
Hypocalcemia manifests itself as poor bone mineral density. Decreased bone mineral density causes weak and fragile bones and increases the risk for fractures. Symptoms of hypokalemia include cardiac arrhythmias and muscle contractions. Iron deficiency is associated with the development of anemia. Selenium deficiency is rare, but has been linked with hyperthyroidism.
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The nurse is aware that a treatment option in this case may include what? A) Hepatectomy B) Vitamin K administration C) Platelet transfusion D) Splenectomy
The nurse realizes that a client's fear of pain is which type of stressor to the client?
a. Threat to psychological integrity c. Inability to exert control b. Threat to physical safety d. Unmet biological needs
The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the SS section of this format?
1. Use the nurse's knowledge about how disease affects sexuality to offer specific suggestions for the client. 2. Focus interventions on explaining the somatic sexual difficulties and their treatment. 3. Offer the client a list of expected sexual side effects of drugs or treatments. 4. Identify any concerns the client has regarding attraction to the same sex.
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A) 35 mL. B) 235 mL. C) 175 mL. D) none of the above