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khang

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The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which risk factors are considered modifiable?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Postmenopausal age
  2. High alcohol or caffeine consumption
  3. Lack of vitamin D or calcium in the diet
  4. Physical inactivity
  5. Gender

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with hypocalcemia. What findings does the nurse anticipate?
 
  1. Hypertension and tachycardia
  2. Muscle weakness and bone pain
  3. Bleeding problems or bruising
  4. Muscle twitching or tremors



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Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Postmenopausal age is not modified by the client.
Rationale 2:High alcohol or caffeine consumption is a modifiable risk factor.
Rationale 3:Lack of adequate vitamin D or calcium in the diet is a modifiable risk factor.
Rationale 4:Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor.
Rationale 5: Gender is not a modifiable risk factor.

Global Rationale: All items listed are risk factors for osteoporosis. However, age and gender cannot be modified by the client.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Hypertension and tachycardia are not associated with hypocalcemia.
Rationale 2:Muscle weakness and bone pain is incorrect. These are symptoms of osteomalacia.
Rationale 3: Bleeding problems or bruising isnot evidenceof hypocalcemia.
Rationale 4: Symptoms of hypocalcemia are nerve and muscle excitability. Muscle twitching, tremors, or cramping might be evident. Numbness and tingling of the extremities can occur, and convulsions are possible. A patient might be confused or behave abnormally.

Global Rationale: Symptoms of hypocalcemia are nerve and muscle excitability. Muscle twitching, tremors, or cramping might be evident. Numbness and tingling of the extremities can occur, and convulsions are possible. A patient might be confused or behave abnormally.




khang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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