The nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local senior citizens center. Which of the following statements related to osteoporosis should the nurse include in this presentation?
A) Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly with a negligible incidence and prevalence in adults under age 65.
B) A nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person's level of activity.
C) Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause.
D) Slow discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis but not restore lost bone mass.
D
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A) Exercises regularly (walking and water aerobics) B) Diet of mostly canned food and soda pop C) Does not drink any alcoholic beverages D) Takes medications as prescribed
A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began treatment with finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize?
A) The patient will remain free of sexual side effects related to drug therapy B) The patient will experience complete bladder emptying C) The patient will remain free of urethral pain D) The patient will not experience hematuria
Which will protect the person's right to privacy during an emergency?
a. Discussing the situation with onlookers b. Failing to keep onlookers away to the ex-tent possible c. Exposing the person unnecessarily d. Keeping the person's information confi-dential
The nurse is choosing the gauge and length of a needle for a subcutaneous injection of vitamin B12 for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following types of needles would be the best choice?
A) 25-G, 3/8 inch B) 23-G, 1 inch C) 18-G, 3/8 inch D) 18-G, 2 inches