The nurse is reviewing the health histories for a group of assigned patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for the development of osteoporosis? Select all that apply.
A. A postmenopausal female
B. A 32-year-old male
C. A patient taking corticosteroid therapy
D. A large-boned African American female
E. A Caucasian female
Answer: E
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To practice effectively in mental health, the nurse should be able to:
A. Solve his or her own personal problems without assistance from others. B. Comfortably point out the patient shortcomings and provide advice about how to improve. C. Bring patients and coworkers into compliance with societal rules and norms. D. Demonstrate therapeutic communication.
A client diagnosed with polycythemia vera has come into the clinic because he has developed a nighttime cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. What complication would you suspect in this client?
A) Stroke B) Tissue infarction C) Congestive heart failure D) Pulmonary embolus
The nurse, planning health promotion activities with a 45-year-old adult, recalls the Centers for Disease Control's Health Protection Goals for clients in this age range as being:
a. start strong. b. live a healthy, productive, and satisfying life. c. grow safe and strong. d. achieve healthy independence.
A client presents with complaints of fatigue and the nurse notes dry, brittle hair. The nurse would anticipate which of the following laboratory tests?
a. Bilirubin, AST, ALT b. Serum cortisol and ACTH c. Serum glucose, hemoglobin A1c d. Tests of thyroid function