Author Question: Which finding in a menopausal woman would be most characteristic of osteoporosis? a. Joint pain ... (Read 27 times)

charchew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Which finding in a menopausal woman would be most characteristic of osteoporosis?
 
  a. Joint pain c. Change in posture
  b. Decrease in height d. Recent fracture due to trauma

Question 2

In planning care for a hospitalized school-age child, which action will promote a sense of industry in this child?
 
  1. Allow the child to assist with her care.
  2. Encourage parents to participate in the child's care.
  3. Give the child a detailed scientific explanation of the illness.
  4. Speak to the child in a high-pitched voice.



aliotak

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

B
As bone density decreases the spine becomes shorter, leading to a decrease in height. Joint pain usually indicates an inflammatory or deterioration problem with the joint involved. Change in posture is not a leading manifestation of osteoporosis. Pathological fractures occur with osteoporosis. Fractures secondary to trauma are expected even in otherwise healthy individuals.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale:
1. Allowing the child to participate in care will decrease the sense of loss of control and increase a sense of industry.
2. While parents certainly can participate in their child's care, it does not increase the child's sense of control.
3. School-age children in general will not understand detailed scientific explanations.
4. Change in voice tone is appropriate when talking to very young children.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library