All of the following are treatments for osteoporosis except
A. estrogen.
B. calcium supplementation.
C. vitamin K.
D. vitamin D.
Answer: C
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A) add the reconstituted vial of medication to a 1,000 mL IV bag. B) shake the vial vigorously to mix the medication for reconstitution. C) administer the initial IV bolus over approximately 60 seconds. D) use the reconstituted solution within a 36-hour period.
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action while conducting a Brodie-Trendelenburg test for clients with varicose veins?
A) Encourage the client to ask questions. B) Offer assurance about the safety of the tourniquet used. C) Discuss the client's anxiety with the physician. D) Apply the tourniquet to the upper thigh and determine the valve potency of the superficial veins.
An SSRI is prescribed for an older adult patient with depression. Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding:
a. use of other prescribed medications and over-the-counter products. b. evidence of pseudoparkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia. c. history of psoriasis and any other skin disorders. d. history of diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been identified as a victim of physical abuse. Which action is the priority as the nurse plans care for the client?
A. Notifying the caseworker of the situation B. Adhering to mandatory abuse reporting laws C. Removing the client from any immediate danger D. Obtaining treatment for the abusing family member