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haleyc112

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An elderly patient has symptoms of osteoporosis and is being assessed during her annual physical examination. The assessment shows the patient will require further testing related to the symptoms of osteoporosis.
 
  The nurse informs the patient that the most accurate test for osteoporosis is what?
  A) Hip bone densitometry (BMD)
  B) Nuclear bone scan
  C) Computed tomography (CT)
  D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 2

While doing an initial assessment on a patient, the patient tells the nurse that she has bone pain. The nurse asks the patient to describe the characteristics of the pain. Which of the following are typical characteristics of bone pain?
 
  A) Dull, deep ache
  B) Soreness or aching that may include cramping
  C) Sharp and piercing pain that is relieved by immobilization
  D) Spastic or sharp pain that radiates


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milbourne11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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