The nurse is reviewing the health histories for a group of ...

[big1devin]

The nurse is reviewing the health histories for a group of assigned patients. Which patients should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for the development of osteoporosis?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. a Caucasian female
  2. a postmenopausal female
  3. a large-boned African American female
  4. a patient taking corticosteroid therapy
  5. a 32-year-old male

Question 2

The nurse assesses a butterfly rash on a newly admitted patient. What inflammatory connective tissue disease should the nurse associate with the assessment finding?
 
  1. rheumatoid arthritis
  2. systemic lupus erythematosis
  3. Paget disease
  4. gout

[jazzlynnnnn]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
European Americans are at a higher risk for osteoporosis. Low estrogen levels associated with being postmenopausal is a modifiable risk factor for the development of osteoporosis. Anyone who takes a glucocorticoid medication for more than 3 months is at risk for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. African Americans have a lower risk for osteoporosis because of denser bone mass. A 32-year-old male has a low risk of developing osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) was originally described as a skin disorder and named for the characteristic red butterfly rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Most people have skin manifestations at some point during their disease. Rheumatoid arthritis does not present with a rash. Patients with Paget disease or gout do not have a rash.

[big1devin]

Excellent

[nyrave]

Gracias!