An elderly patient has symptoms of osteoporosis and is being assessed during her annual physical examination. The assessment shows the patient will require further testing related to the symptoms of osteoporosis
The nurse informs the patient that the most accurate test for osteoporosis is what?
A) Hip bone densitometry (BMD)
B) Nuclear bone scan
C) Computed tomography (CT)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A
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a. Impotency is to be expected. b. Sperm count and viscosity of seminal fluid decreases. c. The prostate gland may decrease in size. d. Testosterone production remains unchanged.
Why is critical thinking an integral part of the nursing process?
a. It promotes flexibility and individualized care. b. It incorporates decision making. c. It includes the patient in part of the nurs-ing process. d. It provides guidelines of care.
A nurse is teaching health promotion measures to a support group for clients who are at high risk for gastric cancer. Important health promotion measures to advise the clients include (select all that apply)
a. avoiding alcohol. b. eating a diet high in nitrites. c. limiting salted fish and pickled foods. d. quitting smoking.
A PHN uses the Mobilizing for Actions through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) strategic model because of its distinct use for assessing what particular aspect of a public health situation?
A. Financial B. Mortality C. Intervention D. Geographic