Which information would be the most important for the nurse to include when a postmenopausal woman is taught methods to prevent osteoporosis?
1. A high phosphorus diet
2. Water aerobics
3. A weight-reducing diet
4. A daily walking program
Correct Answer: 4
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1. Sympathy. 2. Genuineness. 3. Empathy. 4. Superficiality.
The prenatal clinic nurse has received four phone calls. Which client should be called first?
1. Primip at 28 weeks with history of asthma reporting difficulty breathing and shortness of breath 2. Multip at 6 weeks with a seizure disorder inquiring what foods are good folic acid sources for her 3. Primip at 35 weeks with a positive HBsAG wondering what treatment her baby will receive after birth 4. Multip at 11 weeks with untreated hyperthyroidism describing the onset of vaginal bleeding
In preparation for discharge, the nurse gathers materials for the 72-year-old client who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Included in the materials is information related to long-term care placement
A new graduate working with the nurse questions why this has been included, as this client has only recently been diagnosed and is returning to home at this time. What information should be included in the response to the graduate nurse? A) Long-term care placement is inevitable with this diagnosis. B) Early introduction to potential placements will allow the client and family time to make a more informed decision. C) By providing this information now, we will not need to address these concerns later. D) It often takes 6 to 12 months for an individual with Alzheimer's disease to establish a successful transfer to a facility, and this will allow adequate time.
The nurse is caring for an older patient. What should the nurse realize is an expected age-related change in this patient's musculoskeletal system?
1. difficulty with dexterity after age 50 2. vertebrae lengthening and thinning, which leads to increased bone production 3. decreased bone mass and calcium absorption, which increase risk for fractures 4. pain when ambulating due to increased bone mass and minerals