The greatest risk from osteoporosis is:

a. Fractures
b. Burns
c. Immobility
d. Pneumonia


A

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An assessment of the patient with hypertensive crisis will most likely reveal:

A) diastolic > 100 mmHg. B) systolic > 160 mm Hg. C) diastolic > 120 mmHg. D) systolic > 170 mm Hg.

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The nurse is providing guidance for a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy and telling her about some of the signs and symptoms that she might experience. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary?

1. "During the third trimester, I might have frequent urination." 2. "During the third trimester, I might have heartburn." 3. "During the third trimester, I might have back pain." 4. "During the third trimester, I might have a persistent headache."

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A researcher designs a study to determine if a new teaching modality will benefit a particular group of special education students that the researcher has been working. Which design would the researcher be most likely to use?

A) Comparison between two or more groups. B) Comparison of one group's status at two or more points in time. C) Comparison of one group's status under different circumstances. D) Comparison based on relative rankings.

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The nurse works with a group of abused women to enhance their levels of self-esteem. Of what level of prevention is this an example?

1. Primary level of prevention 2. Secondary level of prevention 3. Tertiary level of prevention 4. Health promotion

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