Author Question: A 30-year-old female patient diagnosed with early onset of osteoporosis asks the nurse how she could ... (Read 55 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 30-year-old female patient diagnosed with early onset of osteoporosis asks the nurse how she could be at risk for this disease, since she is so active. Which response by the nurse is most correct?

1. You might have placed underlying stress on your skeleton from your frequent exercise.
2. You are at an age when your estrogen levels have begun to decline drastically, thus increasing your risk for the development of osteoporosis.
3. Do your bones feel weak or painful?
4. Your dietary practices might be partially responsible.

Question 2

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient recovering from an above-the-knee amputation. What should the nurse include in this teaching?

Select all that apply.

1. techniques for wrapping the stump
2. installation of grab bars in the bathroom
3. type and frequency of stump exercises
4. the importance of resting with the stump elevated on pillows
5. resuming activities of daily living as soon as possible

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
There is an increasing incidence of osteoporosis in female athletes as a result of intense dieting. Exercise is beneficial in the prevention of osteoporosis. It does not increase the likelihood of osteoporosis. The patient is seeking information. She is not requiring an assessment at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
The nurse should teach the patient to wrap the stump appropriately in preparation for fitting the prosthesis; discuss household modifications to promote independence, such as grab bars in the bathroom; teach the patient how to perform stump exercises to maintain joint mobility and muscle tone in the affected limb; and encourage the patient to resume physical activities as soon as possible, which will improve the patient's health, well being, and self-esteem. Elevating the stump on pillows can cause contractures, which will interfere with the ability to effectively use a prosthesis.