A client, age 60, voices concern about the development of osteoporosis. She asks about beginning preventative activities. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "After menopause, the decline is too rapid to begin preventative interventions."
B) "Exercise and calcium supplements are helpful in the prevention of osteoporosis."
C) "Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated as soon as possible."
D) "You should first determine if you are at risk for the development of osteoporosis."
B
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a. determine the family nursing diagnosis b. assess the family's history and relationship patterns c. provide evidence for a referral to a family therapist d. determine the cause of the family member's illness
Hazardous substances are used daily in healthcare facilities. What are key safety tips that healthcare workers must practice when using and storing hazardous substances?
1 . Have the phone number for the healthcare agency's Poison Control Center readily available. 2 . Read labels carefully and note emergency information. 3 . Follow instructions for use, storage, and disposal. 4 . Avoid spills. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
Which are causes of muscle spasms? (Select all that apply.)
1.They occur from overuse of a skeletal muscle. 2. Overmedication with antipsychotic drugs can be a cause of muscle spasms. 3. Pain can be a cause of muscle spasms. 4. Those clients hospitalized have muscle spasms. 5. Epilepsy can be a cause for muscle spasms.
The nurse is reviewing the composition of the body cells with a young adult patient admitted for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus
The nurse should teach the patient that which of the following is an approximate percentage of water in the young adult body? a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80%