The nurse is discussing alignment and posture with a group of teens. Many of the female students have adopted a curved posture. The nurse explains to the teens that
1. When the body is properly aligned, the organs are properly supported
2. Equilibrium depends on the proper body alignment
3. Muscular strength decreases with physical activity
4. Orthostatic hypotension is common with improper alignment
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Rationale: Proper alignment of the body allows organs to function at their best while also maintaining balance
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A) The child has a maculopapular rash on his palms. B) The parents report that their son is vomiting and not eating well. C) The parents report that their son is irritable and not gaining weight. D) Auscultation reveals wheezing with diminished lung sounds.
An older patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops a dysrhythmia. Which health problem should the nurse consider is occurring with this patient?
1. Anemia 2. Asthma 3. Cor pulmonale 4. Left ventricular hypertrophy
Which of the following descriptions of the course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) would the nurse include in a teaching plan to a patient newly diagnosed with this disorder?
A) It is an acute disorder. B) It is progressive and may be lethal. C) It can be cured. D) It can be successfully controlled with medication.
Why are estrogen agonist/antagonists preferred as preventive therapy for osteoporosis instead of pure estrogen agonists?
a. Pure estrogen agonists promote cell growth in the breast and uterus as well as in the bones. b. Pure estrogen agonists are less effective at balancing osteoclastic and osteoblastic activity. c. Estrogen agonists/antagonists can be used in both premenopausal women and in women after menopause. d. Estrogen agonists/antagonists act as estrogen agonists in breast and uterine tissues and act as estrogen antagonists in bones.