An adolescent has been diagnosed with osteochondrosis. How does the healthcare professional describe the pathophysiology to the teen?
a. Imbalance between calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
b. Nutritional deficiency of calcium and phosphorus
c. Bacterial infection of the bone
d. Vascular impairment and trauma to bone
Ans: d. Vascular impairment and trauma to bone
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The nurse manager tells a nurse how to organize her day. What leadership style is being
demonstrated? A) Democratic B) Autocratic C) Social D) Laissez-faire