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jman1234 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which action will the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?

a. Provide information about therapeutic neck exercises.
b. Ask about numbness or tingling of the hands and arms.
c. Suggest that the patient alternate the use of heat and cold to the neck to treat the pain.
d. Teach about the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil).

Question 2

Which action will the nurse take when caring for a patient with osteomalacia?

a. Teach about the use of vitamin D supplements.
b. Educate about the need for weight-bearing exercise.
c. Discuss the use of medications such as bisphosphonates.
d. Emphasize the importance of sunscreen use when outside.

jointhecircus · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse's initial action should be further assessment of the pain because cervical nerve root compression will require different treatment than musculoskeletal neck pain. The other actions may also be appropriate, depending on the assessment findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Osteomalacia is caused by inadequate intake or absorption of vitamin D. Weight-bearing exercise and bisphosphonate administration may be used for osteoporosis but will not be beneficial for osteomalacia. Because ultraviolet light is needed for the body to synthesize vitamin D, the patient might be taught that 20 minutes/day of sun exposure is beneficial.