An 80-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital ...

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An 80-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital and lives with numerous health problems, which include osteoporosis.
 
  The patient's medication regimen includes calcitonin nasal spray, vitamin D and calcium supplements, and a bisphosphonate that is administered weekly. When administering the patient's bisphosphonate, the nurse should:
  A) Administer the drug with food and encourage fluid intake.
  B) Position the patient in high Fowler's after giving the drug.
  C) Administer the drug at bedtime with a snack.
  D) Combine the drug with a dose of calcium and vitamin D.

Question 2

A nurse is performing health education with the family member of a patient who has ascites. The nurse should be cognizant of which physiologic processes that cause ascites? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Sodium and water retention
  B) A damaged liver
  C) Insufficient renal flow
  D) Increased lymphatic flow
  E) Decreased synthesis of immunoglobulin G

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D

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