Author Question: The nurse collecting data related to the client's risk factors associated with osteoporosis would ... (Read 80 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse collecting data related to the client's risk factors associated with osteoporosis would include which of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Thin body build
2. Smoking history
3. Postmenopausal age
4. Chronic corticosteroid use
5. Family history of osteoporosis
6. High intake of dairy products

Question 2

The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to the nurse, I wish you would just be my friend. The appropriate response by the nurse is:

1. I am your friend.
2. Our relationship is a therapeutic and helping one.
3. I can't be your friend. I'm the nurse, and you're the client.
4. You have plenty of friends. You don't need me to be your friend, too.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Rationale: A high intake of dairy products is not associated with osteoporosis, because dairy products are high in calcium. Other than low calcium intake, other risk factors for osteoporosis include a thin body frame, sedentary lifestyle, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol intake, chronic illness, long-term use of corticosteroids, postmenopausal age, and a family history of osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

2

Rationale: Nurses may struggle with requests by clients to be my friend. When this occurs, the nurse should make it clear that the relationship is a therapeutic and helping one. This does not mean that the nurse is not friendly toward the client at times. It does mean, however, that the nurse follows the stated guidelines regarding a therapeutic relationship. I am your friend. I can't be your friend. I'm the nurse, and you're the client. and You have plenty of friends. You don't need me to be your friend, too. are inappropriate.