The nurse assesses the musculoskeletal system of a client ...

[genevieve1028]

The nurse assesses the musculoskeletal system of a client admitted to the rehabilitation facility and determines that which of the following is not a normal result of aging?
 
  1. Osteoporosis
  2. Shrinking of intervertebral disks
  3. Decreased flexibility of joints
  4. Appearance of an unsteady gait

Question 2

The nurse reviews the characteristics of controlled substances. Place the following characteristics in order from Schedule I to Schedule V Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
 
  1. The drug has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States
  2. The drug is accepted for medical use with severe restrictions
  3. The drug has a currently accepte medical use in treatment in the united states
  4. Abuse of the drug may lead to limited physical dependence
  5. The drug has a low potential for abuse, has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States

[31809pancho]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: While a gradual loss of calcium in the bones begins in the 30s and 40s, the occurrence of osteoporosis is not a normal result of aging, and can be prevented by increasing calcium intake. The remaining options are normal results of aging.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: A schedule I drug has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted meducal use in treatment in the united states

[genevieve1028]

Gracias!

[dantucker]

Excellent