A nurse has admitted a 79-year-old female patient to the unit from the emergency department following a fall. The nurse notes that the patient displays kyphosis. A diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed in the patient's medical history
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the patient? (Select all that apply.) A) Calcium supplements
B) Calcitonin
C) Vitamin D supplements
D) Antibiotics
E) Estrogen
F) Thyroid hormone
A, B, C, E
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Calcium, calcitonin, vitamin D, and estrogen are all commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Antibiotics and thyroid hormone are less likely to be directly related to the diagnosis.
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A patient on clopidogrel (Plavix) is receiving discharge instructions. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "Be aware of food interactions with the medication.". 2. "Take the medication with an NSAID pain reliever if it gives you a headache.". 3. "Take vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A supplements daily.". 4. "Take the medication with food.".
An emergency department nurse is caring for a 17-year-old patient who has severe pain in the umbilical area. Documentation shows that the patient exhibits "Rovsing's sign." What might this patient's medical diagnosis be?
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Patient confidentiality is waived in the instance of:
a. a positive HIV test b. felony records on the part of the parent c. suspected child abuse d. corporal punishment