In which parts of the body does osteoporosis most commonly occur?
A. wrists, hips, and spine
B. tarsals, carpals, and phalanges
C. ribs, ankles, and metatarsals
D. shoulders, knees, and elbows
Answer: A
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A) Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken B) Refrained from smoking for at least 8 hours C) Drunk adequate fluids during the day prior D) Avoided drinking coffee for 12 hours before the visit
The nurse is assessing a client for spiritual distress. Which observations indicate that a client is experiencing spiritual distress?
Select all that apply. A) The client is sitting in a chair before breakfast reading the Bible. B) The client states he has lost his faith in God since he's gotten ill. C) The client is watching a religious program on the television. D) The client is crying, pacing, and moving his head from left to right. E) The client is overheard arguing with clergy about the existence of God.
On examination of a client, the nurse notes elevated, solid, brown skin lesions that are each 0.5 cm in size. The nurse would describe these lesions as
a. papules. b. plaques. c. macules. d. nodules.
The nurse knows that a health care facility should determine its disaster-preparedness plan for delivering care in the event of an emergency or disaster?
A) As soon as the disaster is announced publicly B) When officially informed that a disaster has occurred C) After the first disaster has been experienced D) In advance of a possible emergency or disaster