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rlane42

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Which assessment findings support the suspicion that an older patient has osteoporosis?
 
  a. The patient's reports an allergy to dairy products.
  b. A lactase enzyme is a part of the patient's drug regime.
  c. Bones in one of the patient's lower legs are shorter than in the other.
  d. The patient is inch shorter than at his or her previous physical.

Question 2

A patient takes digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure with atrial fibrillation. The patient reports yellow vision and nause
 
  a. The patient's digoxin level is 1.9 ng/mL. How does the nurse explain the situation to the patient?
  a. Even with a normal blood level you may have digoxin toxicity.
  b. You may have a gastrointestinal virus that is causing these symptoms.
  c. You may not be getting a high enough dose of digoxin; I'll call the doctor.
  d. Your cataracts may be worsening and you may need to have them removed.



brittanywood

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Answer to Question 1

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Dorsal kyphosis, chronic back pain, and loss of height are common signs of primary osteoporosis in older persons. The other signs do not relate to this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

A
This digoxin level is normal; however, older adults can get digoxin toxicity even with normal blood levels. The other answers are not accurate.



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