A middle-aged female client tells the nurse that her mother and aunts all have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. The nurse realizes that this client might benefit from having which of the following diagnostic tests?
1. Dual energy s-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan
2. MRI
3. CT scan
4. Myelogram
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DEXA scans measure bone density and are used in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis. MRIs, CT scans, and myelograms are not used to help diagnose osteoporosis.
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1) Sanguineous 2) Serosanguineous 3) Serous 4) Purosanguineous
During the assessment of a client, the nurse notes large, solid, formed muscles of both upper and lower extremities. Which of the following does this finding suggest to the nurse?
1. Sedentary lifestyle, limited activity 2. Weak and limited abilities 3. Active lifestyle, exercises regularly 4. Questionable use of steroids
The nurse would recommend a yearly influenza virus vaccine to which of the following?
A. teenager B. young mother C. middle-aged man D. older adult woman
Before administering antiprotozoal drugs, the nurse should review which baseline assessment?
A. Prothromin time B. Serum magnesium level C. Hemoglobin level D. Arterial blood gas concentrations