The most common cause of death from a health issue affecting the bones in the elderly is:
a. cancer.
b. osteoporosis.
c. hip fracture.
d. excess calcium.
C
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
A clinic nurse plans care for a newly diagnosed osteoarthritis client. Which of the following items should this client be provided with educational materials? Select all that apply
A) Splints to protect and rest the involved joint B) Use of heat and cold when appropriate for muscle spasms and pain C) How to use a cane or walker if hip/knees joints are involved D) High dose of daily glucosamine and chondroitin E) Narcotics to help control nighttime pain
Macro- means:
A) beyond B) large C) small D) many
Teachers should strive to
A. use teacher and student direction of learning activities according to the objectives of a lesson. B. find a middle point in the continuum and stay there. C. make their classes totally teacher directed. D. make their classes totally student directed.