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clmills979

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After presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain, a 21-year-old man was diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy.
 
  The patient has just been brought to the postsurgical unit from the PACU and is being admitted by the nurse. How should the nurse best position this patient?
  A) Left-side lying
  B) Supine
  C) Semi-Fowler's
  D) High Fowler's

Question 2

The nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local senior citizens center. Which of the following statements related to osteoporosis should the nurse include in this presentation?
 
  A) Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly with a negligible incidence and prevalence in adults under age 65.
  B) A nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person's level of activity.
  C) Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause.
  D) Slow discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis but not restore lost bone mass.


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parshano

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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