Which assessment is the best to determine the effectiveness of bisphosphonate therapy for a client with osteoporosis?
A. Normal serum calcium levels
B. Absence of fractures
C. Bone density scan
D. Absence of bone pain
Answer: C
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1. Apply counterpressure to the perineum. 2. Ask a bystander for a dry piece of clothing. 3. Visualize the perineum. 4. Determine if the membranes have ruptured.
The safest opioid analgesic choice for an older patient who has severe acute pain is which of the following?
a. Meperidine (De-merol) c. Morphine sulfate (Morphine) b. Pentazocine (Tal-win) d. Safe opioids do not exist.
A client is instructed to drink 3 quarts of water each day. The glass that the client uses contains 12 ounces. How many glasses of water is the client expected to consume each day?
1. 6 2. 8 3. 10 4. 12
A patient speaks minimal English. What should you do until a translator arrives?
A. Sit quietly reviewing the patient's file. B. Speak slowly and simply. C. Speak loudly and slowly. D. Use gestures and exaggerated facial expressions.