The health care professional teaches a group of seniors that the most common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis is which of these?
a. Bone deformity
b. Bone pain
c. Pathologic fracture
d. Muscle strain
Ans: a. Bone deformity
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A) "It is important to monitor your sodium intake." B) "Increasing your dietary protein helps with cardiac cell repair." C) "Here is a list of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods to avoid." D) "I have notified the dietitian regarding your condition in order to provide you with more information."
The nurse has assessed the older adult client and has developed a nursing care plan based on the nurse's findings
Which of the following age-related changes validates the nurse's inclusion of the nursing diagnosis Risk for Injury? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The mucous membranes that line the respiratory passages become drier. 2. The client has developed bilateral cataracts. 3. The client has only three teeth in his mouth. 4. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 22. 5. The client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
A nurse manager is concerned that actions by a female nurse may constitute sexual harassment. What element should the manager consider?
1. The number of male employees working on the unit 2. The females nurse's age 3. Does the nurse mean to be offensive? 4. Would a reasonable person's work be affected by this behavior?
Which patient would the nurse prioritize as needing information about lifestyle modifications to prevent cancer?
1. A 65-year-old woman whose body weight is within the normal range and who exercises twice a week, eats a variety of vegetables and fruits, eats red meat three times a week, and does not smoke 2. A 35-year-old Caucasian male who is overweight, has a family history of heart disease, and is a vegetarian 3. A 44-year-old African American woman whose mother had breast cancer at age 50 and who is overweight, smokes one or two cigarettes a week, and drinks three cups of coffee daily 4. A 47-year-old Hispanic female whose mother and father have a history of type 2 diabetes and who is overweight by 30 lbs., walks three times weekly, and is a nonsmoker