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Medesa

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A postmenopausal female client is concerned about preventing osteoporosis. What instruction is MOST important for the nurse to give the client?
 
  a. Ask her health care provider about estrogen replacement therapy.
  b. Regular exercise decreases the potential for calcium loss from weight-bearing bones.
  c. Schedule a baseline bone density study after menopausal symptoms begin.
  d. Monitor daily intake of vitamins A and D.

Question 2

What is the maximum amount of medication that should be administered subcutaneously?
 
  a. l mL c. 2 mL
  b. 1.5 mL d. 2.5 mL


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nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Prevention of osteoporosis includes calcium supplements or adequate intake of calcium-rich products and exercise.

Answer to Question 2

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The maximum amount of medication to be administered subcutaneously is 1 mL. A larger volume can result in a sterile abscess formation.


Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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