A patient has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and asks the nurse, "What is osteoporosis?" The nurse explains that osteoporosis is defined as:
a. Increased bone matrix.
b. Loss of bone density.
c. New, weaker bone growth.
d. Increased phagocytic activity.
ANS: B
After age 40 years, a loss of bone matrix (resorption) occurs more rapidly than new bone formation. The net effect is a gradual loss of bone density, or osteoporosis. The other options are not correct.
You might also like to view...
An 84-year-old patient has returned from the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) following hip arthroplasty
The patient is oriented to name only. The patient's family is very upset because, before having surgery, the patient had no cognitive deficits. The patient is subsequently diagnosed with postoperative delirium. What should the nurse explain to the patient's family? A) This problem is self-limiting and there is nothing to worry about. B) Delirium involves a progressive decline in memory loss and overall cognitive function. C) Delirium of this type is treatable and her cognition will return to previous levels. D) This problem can be resolved by administering antidotes to the anesthetic that was used in surgery.
A team leader assigns LPN/LVN A to patient care in rooms 123 and 129 and explains the special higher level care that these patients require
Nurse aides G and F are assigned to the rest of the hall, splitting the numbers of patients needing total care versus partial care. Their care duties are discussed in detail. What does making assignments according to skill level exemplify? a. Planning b. Organizing c. Evaluating d. Directing
Which drug is a leukotriene inhibitor?
a. Piroxicam (Feldene) b. Loratadine (Claritin) c. Montelukast (Singulair) d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
The nurse is performing an assessment on a toddler who is suspected of being autistic. When assessing the toddler for characteristics of autism, the nurse will question the parents about all of the following except the child's:
1. Ability to name objects. 2. Social interactions. 3. Manic or depressed episodes. 4. Habits and rituals.