You are on scene with an 83-year-old female patient who fell down her stairs at home. During a physical examination, you identify fractures in both arms and her left hip. Which of the following explains multiple broken bones?
A) Increased bone loss
B) Increased cartilage strength
C) Increased function of the bone matrix
D) Increased hormone regulation
Answer: A) Increased bone loss
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a. bad behavior resulting from lack of consistent discipline b. developing autonomy c. fear and anxiety d. mirroring behaviors witnessed in others
The following breathing patterns are taught to laboring women. Which breathing pattern would the nurse support for the woman and her coach during the latent phase of the first stage of labor if they attended Lamaze classes?
1. Slow-paced breathing 2. Deep abdominal breathing 3. Modified-paced breathing 4. Patterned-paced breathing
The nurse understands that enoxaparin is frequently used for:
a. treatment of postmyocardial infarction clients. b. prevention of strokes in middle-aged males. c. prophylaxis for DVT in clients undergoing hip replacements. d. preoperative medication for angiographic procedures.
A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for falls when assessing a patient upon admission. The nurse and the patient agree that the goal is for the patient to remain free from falls. However, the patient fell just before shift change
What is the nurse's priority action when evaluating the patient's plan of care? a. Counsel the nursing assistive personnel on duty when the patient fell. b. Identify factors interfering with goal achievement. c. Remove the fall risk sign from the patient's door because the patient has suffered a fall. d. Request that the more experienced charge nurse complete the documentation about the fall.