A client states that she is to have a test to measure bone mass to help diagnose osteoporosis. The nurse understands that the most accurate method of this type of testing is:

A) DEXA scan B) ultrasound C) MRI scan D) x-ray


A

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The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with a growth hormone deficiency. Which action best reflects using the nursing process to provide quality care to children and their families?

A) Reviewing the effectiveness of interventions B) Questioning the facility standards for care C) Earning continuing education credits D) Ensuring reasonable costs for care provided

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What is the example of allowing some negative aspect of an employee's performance to influence all other aspects of performance unduly called?

A) A halo effect B) A horns effect C) Central tendency D) A job dimension scale

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The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should expect to see an increased serum _____ as a result of treatment with this drug

a. potassium b. sodium c. magnesium d. calcium

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Developmental disabilities, which continue throughout a person's lifetime, start before which of the following ages?

1. 7 2. 12 3. 17 4. 22

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