A 30-year-old female client reporting to the clinic for a sports physical is told by the physician she is demonstrating signs consistent with the early onset of osteoporosis.
The client asks how she could be at risk for this disease, since she is so active. Which of the following responses 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?
4. Your dietary practices might be partially responsible..
Question 2
The client has been diagnosed with chronic sorrow related to her husband's recent diagnosis of terminal colon cancer. Which action by the nurse would be most helpful to the client?
1. the client about her knowledge of cancer treatment options.
2. the client about her husband's prognosis.
3. Determine the means used by the client to cope with loss in the past.
4. Encourage the client to identify potential sources of emotional support.
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