Osteoporosis is a major cause of ________ in postmenopausal women.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
fractures
Osteoporosis is a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women.
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A. Ensure the IV has a good blood return. B. Provide diversionary activities. C. Take and record a set of vital signs. D. Weigh the child.
A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is
A) headache. B) irritability. C) dry mouth. D) heart palpitations.
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a. malabsorption. b. parasitic diarrhea. c. fecal impaction. d. fistula formation.
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The nurse is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of?
A) Criminal B) Federal C) Civil D) Supreme