The nurse preparing a client for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) test explains that the purpose of this test is to measure
a. amount of joint deformity.
b. degree of bone loss.
c. degree of fracture healing.
d. presence of bone infection.
B
A DEXA scan is considered the gold standard test for osteoporosis and measures bone loss.
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The patient's laboratory results include high urine sodium, urine with muddy-brown granular casts and tubular epithelial cells, and increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. Renal ultrasonography is normal. Urine volume is normal. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate? A) Increased fluids B) Renal stent placement C) Irrigation of urinary catheter D) Diuretic therapy
Although alcohol is not an essential nutrient, 1 gram of alcohol provides:
a. 4 kcal/g. b. 5 kcal/g. c. 6 kcal/g. d. 7 kcal/g.
A nurse is working for a public health department as the community health educator. Which of the following is a potential barrier that a nurse may experience?
a. Working with clients with a low literacy level b. Memorizing the information that is to be taught c. Having a limited vocabulary d. Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation
Evidence-based practice began:
1. In Canada 2. In Great Britain 3. With physicians 4. In Australia