An adolescent female athlete has been menstruating at irregular intervals and does not have an adequate amount of calcium in the diet. Which health problem is this client at risk for developing?
a. Arthritis
b. Osteoporosis
c. Multiple sclerosis
d. Hyperparathyroidism
b. Osteoporosis
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After shift report, the nurse is preparing to provide morning care to the assigned clients. Which of the following would be the nursing priority when planning care for the client assignment?
1. Gather all equipment and supplies for each client first. 2. Delegate the bed making to the unlicensed assistive personnel. 3. Assess each client's need for assistance with morning care. 4. Notify each client of the schedule for AM care.
The client recently became febrile and stated he "felt hot." The nurse takes the client's tempera-ture and finds it to be 38.2° C. In addition, the pulse rate is 88 beats per minute, and his blood pressure is 168/80 mm Hg
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? 1. Pulse rate of 88 beats per minute 2. Blood pressure of 168/80 mm Hg 3. The statement regarding his feeling hot 4. The supported fact that he became febrile
What is the initial manifestation of aortic coarctation observed in a neonate?
a. Heart failure (HF) b. Cor pulmonale c. Pulmonary hypertension d. Cerebral hypertension
A schizophrenic client says, "I feel like I'm rotting away inside and all of my organs are rusting." Which type of delusion does the nurse identify in the client's statement?
A. Somatic B. Jealousy C. Persecution D. Idea of reference