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123654777 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is surprised to learn that she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis since she does not smoke, is not underweight, and exercises. The nurse should assess if the client has any secondary conditions which could cause the disorder, including:

1. diabetes mellitus.
2. heart failure.
3. fibromyalgia.
4. lactose intolerance.

Question 2

The Emergency Preparedness Committee in a health care organization is reviewing available supplies for a mass casualty event since supplies need to be able to support the organization's functioning for:

1. 24 hours.
2. 48 hours.
3. 96 hours.
4. 1 week.

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Mild malabsorption syndrome as seen with lactose intolerance is a contributing factor to secondary osteoporosis. Secondary osteoporosis is not associated with diabetes mellitus, heart failure, or fibromyalgia.

Answer to Question 2

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The plan must incorporate strategies to care for a large influx of clients for up to 96 hours because it may be this long before assistance from the government can arrive. The other choices are incorrect lengths of time for the organization to prepare for supplies.