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ericka1

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When assessing gait, what features does the nurse inspect? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Balance
  b. Ease of stride
  c. Goniometer readings
  d. Length of stride
  e. Steadiness

Question 2

An older client's serum calcium level is 8.7 mg/dL. What possible etiologies does the nurse consider for this result? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Good dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D
  b. Normal age-related decrease in serum calcium
  c. Possible occurrence of osteoporosis or osteomalacia
  d. Potential for metastatic cancer or Paget's disease
  e. Recent bone fracture in a healing stage


Kjones0604

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
To assess gait, look at balance, ease and length of stride, and steadiness. Goniometer readings assess flexion and extension or joint range of motion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
This slightly low calcium level could be an age-related decrease in serum calcium or could indicate a metabolic bone disease such as osteoporosis or osteomalacia. A good dietary intake would be expected to produce normal values. Metastatic cancer, Paget's disease, or healing bone fractures will elevate calcium.


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