What is the pathophysiologic process leading to the development of osteoporosis?
A. Lack of erythropoietin production by aging kidneys
B. Rate of osteoclastic activity exceeding the rate of osteoblastic activity
C. Insufficient intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
D. Atrophy of bone and skeletal muscle modeling processes as a result of disuse
B
Bone health is a dynamic process throughout life, dependent on bone-forming osteoblastic activ-ity in balance with bone resorption osteoclastic activity. As people age, osteoclastic activity oc-curs more rapidly than osteoblastic activity.
You might also like to view...
One advantage to primary nursing is that:
a. the approach to care is holistic c. RNs provide all the care b. there is a higher RN skill mix d. nurse patient ratios are realistic
The older adult client is receiving the third unit of packed red blood cells that have been administered in the last 8 hours. One hour into the third transfusion, a nurse observes the client to have distended neck veins in the sitting position
What is the nurse's best first ac-tion? A. Slow the infusion rate. B. Discontinue the transfusion. C. Document the observation as the only action. D. Check the type of infusing blood with the client's blood type.
What is the best response to a parent who asks the nurse whether her 5-month-old infant can have cow's milk?
a. "You need to wait until she is 8 months old and eating solids well.". b. "Yes, if you think that she will eat enough meat to get the iron she needs.". c. "Infants younger than 12 months need iron-rich formula to get the iron they need.". d. "Try it and see how she tolerates it.".
A nurse develops a nursing care plan for a client with a sealed radiation implant. Which stipulation does the nurse include in the plan?
A. Visitors must be limited to one half-hour per day. B. Visitors must remain at least 2 feet from the client. C. A dosimeter badge must be placed on the client's bedside stand. D. The client may be maintained in a semiprivate room as long as the client uses a commode.