Which clinical manifestation indicates therapy for osteomalacia is successful?
A. A weight gain of 5 pounds
B. A serum calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL
C. An increased range of shoulder motion
D. An increase in lower extremity muscle strength
D
The hypophosphatemia associated with osteomalacia decreases the amount of adenosine tri-phosphate available for muscle contraction and causes muscle weakness. An increase in lower extremity muscle strength indicates that the condition is responding to the treatment.
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a. Authorization b. Delegation c. Observation d. Supervision
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A) "I have never read or heard of this happening.". B) "The injection is given in the space outside the spinal cord.". C) "An injury is unlikely because of expert professional care given.". D) "The injection is given at the third or fourth thoracic vertebrae so paralysis is not a problem.".
A woman is planning to become pregnant. What actions should the nurse counsel her to take before stopping birth control? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Take a daily multivitamin. 2. See a medical doctor. 3. Eat a well-balanced, nutritionally sound diet. 4. Stop all over-the-counter medications. 5. Stop smoking cigarettes.
The message perception of verbal and nonverbal communication is known as __________
Fill in the blank with correct word