The nurse is discussing actions that can be taken to best prevent osteoporosis with a patient. Which information should the nurse include?
a. Take an extra calcium supplement.
b. Eat a balanced diet.
c. Exercise throughout life.
d. Increase daily intake of milk products.
C
A lifetime of even mild daily exercise will delay or prevent osteoporosis.
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A patient has been receiving bethanechol (Urecholine) for 1 week. One hour after the dose is administered, he develops sweating, flushing, abdominal cramps, and nausea. What is the rationale for the development of these symptoms?
A) Myasthenic crisis B) Cholinergic overdose C) Anaphylactic reaction D) Pulmonary edema
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing latex allergy?
a. The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized b. The patient who has had multiple proce-dures or surgeries c. The patient who is a vegetarian d. The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the autonomic nervous system. The instructor determines that learning has occurred when the students make which statement(s)?
1. "The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are not always opposite in their effects." 2. "The parasympathetic nervous system is the "fight-or-flight" response." 3. "Sympathetic stimulation causes dilation of arterioles." 4. "The parasympathetic nervous system causes bronchial constriction." 5. "The sympathetic nervous system is activated under stress."
The nurse is reviewing the Adolescent Health Transition Project's recommended schedule for transition planning. According to the schedule, at what age should the nurse explore health care financing for young adults?
A) 12 years old B) 14 years old C) 17 years old D) 19 years old