When caring for an elderly client with postmenopausal osteoporosis, the nurse institutes measures based on the understanding that the client is at risk for which of the following?
A) Multiple myeloma
B) Bone fracture
C) Bone chondrosarcoma
D) Osteosarcoma
B
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During assessment of a patient who is new to the critical unit, the nurse observes perianal ecchymosis. The nurse suspects the patient has a
a. pelvic fracture. b. bladder trauma. c. rectal laceration. d. spleen laceration.
What could be a cause of conflict between a 94-year-old Italian man and his grandchildren? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hairstyle and clothing b. Lack of reverence for age and wisdom c. Rejection of traditional ethnic foods d. Process of selecting a spouse e. Desire for education
Principles of communication allow nurses to adapt to which of the following trends?
a. Generation X c. Telephone technology b. Cultural diversity d. Kinesthetic communication
The nurse is checking peripheral perfusion to a child's extremity following a cardiac catheterization. If there is adequate peripheral circulation,the nurse would find that the extremity
1. has a capillary refill of greater thanthree seconds. 2. has a palpable dorsalis pedis pulsebut a weak posterior tibial pulse. 3. has decreased sensation with aweakened dorsalis pedis pulse. 4. is warm,with a capillary refill of lessthan three seconds.