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ssal · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A teenage girl has arrived complaining of pain in her left wrist. She was playing basketball when she fell and landed on her left hand. The nurse examines her hand and would expect a fracture if the girl complains of a:

a. Dull ache.
b. Deep pain in her wrist.
c. Sharp pain that increases with movement.
d. Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a class on preventing osteoporosis to a group of perimenopausal women. Which of these actions is the best way to prevent or delay bone loss in this group?

a. Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
b. Taking medications to prevent osteoporosis
c. Performing physical activity, such as fast walking
d. Assessing bone density annually

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A fracture causes sharp pain that increases with movement. The other types of pain do not occur with a fracture.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Physical activity, such as fast walking, delays or prevents bone loss in perimenopausal women. The faster the pace of walking, the higher the preventive effect is on the risk of hip fracture. The other options are not correct.