Primary prevention interventions for osteoporosis include all of the following except
1. Bone density scan after age 50.
2. Diet high in calcium and vitamin D.
3. Not smoking.
4. Regular weight-bearing exercise.
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A) Assess the patient for additional signs and symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma. B) Review the patient's most recent viral load and CD4+ count. C) Place the patient on respiratory isolation and inform the physician. D) Perform oral suctioning to reduce the patient's risk for aspiration.
Evaluation will help the nurse determine if the plan of care is working or if client is progressing toward goal achievement
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The patient should be instructed to call the pharmacy or authorized prescriber if there are any questions
about the medication that cannot be answered by reading the label or other written instructions that were provided. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When giving foot care, you must:
a. Support the person's foot and ankle b. Soak the feet for 30 minutes c. Use scissors d. Position the person in the supine position