Osteoporosis may cause a stooped posture, decreasing active lung space, which contributes to decreased air flow
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Osteoporosis often causes compression of the vertebral column, leading to a bent-over or stooped posture. This posture allows less space for lung expansion and air flow.
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Perinatal nurses are legally responsible to:
1. correctly interpret FHR patterns, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and document the outcomes. 2. greet the patient upon arrival, assess the patient, and start an intravenous line. 3. apply the external fetal monitor and notify the care provider. 4. make sure that the woman is comfortable.
Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic pain include:
1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins. 2. Chronic pain has a predominance of C-neuron stimulation. 3. Acute pain is most commonly associated with irritation of peripheral nerves. 4. Acute pain is diffuse and hard to localize.
You enter F.N.'s room to take vital signs, and she says, "What if I come out of surgery and
I'm different? Or what if I die? My grandbabies will never know me. " You hear the concern in her voice and want to provide realistic reassurance about expected outcomes. Suggest several ways that F.N. can communicate with her loved ones in the event that her surgery is unsuccessful.