Author Question: A nurse is providing instruction to an elderly patient about osteoporosis. Further instruction by ... (Read 69 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is providing instruction to an elderly patient about osteoporosis. Further instruction by the nurse is necessary if the patient states:

1. I take a calcium supplement every day.
2. I just had a new handrail installed in my tub.
3. I walk a mile every day.
4. I never consume any dairy products.

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place 10 hours after removal of a portion of the stomach. The patient's plan of care would include

1. Providing mouth care every 4 hours.
2. Keeping NG to continuous high suction.
3. Draping NG tubing over the patient's shoulder.
4. Providing tube feeding every 3 hours.