Author Question: What information does the nurse teach a women's group about osteoporosis? a. For 5 years after ... (Read 87 times)

dbose · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

What information does the nurse teach a women's group about osteoporosis?

a. For 5 years after menopause you lose 2 of bone mass yearly.
b. Men actually have higher rates of the disease but are underdiagnosed.
c. There is no way to prevent or slow osteoporosis after menopause.
d. Women and men have an equal chance of getting osteoporosis.

Question 2

A client with bone cancer is hospitalized for a limb salvage procedure. How can the nurse best address the client's psychosocial needs?

a. Assess the client's coping skills and support systems.
b. Explain that the surgery leads to a longer life expectancy.
c. Refer the client to the social worker or hospital chaplain.
d. Reinforce physical therapy to aid with ambulating normally.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
For the first 5 years after menopause, women lose about 2 of their bone mass each year. Men have a slower loss of bone after the age of 75. Many treatments are now available for women to slow osteoporosis after menopause.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The first step in the nursing process is assessment. The nurse should assess coping skills and possible support systems that will be helpful in this client's treatment. Explaining that a limb salvage procedure will extend life does not address the client's psychosocial needs. Referrals may be necessary, but the nurse should assess first. Reinforcing physical therapy is also helpful but again does not address the psychosocial needs of the client.