Author Question: Osteoporosis may result from a lack of calcium in the body and from a deficiency in a. Sodium b. ... (Read 81 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Osteoporosis may result from a lack of calcium in the body and from a deficiency in

a. Sodium
b. Zinc
c. Selenium
d. Fluoride

Question 2

Diabetic patients often have chronic arterial insufficiency. What findings during examination of the older person's legs would indicate chronic arterial insufficiency?

a. Transparent, shiny, hairless skin
b. Varicose veins
c. Localized areas of inflammation and redness
d. Bilateral pedal edema

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Although it is well known that a deficiency in calcium plays a role in the development of osteoporosis, it is not so well known that a lack of fluoride can also result in osteoporosis. Fluoride plays a significant role in bone and dental integrity. Although all the other minerals listed are important to normal body functioning, fluoride is specifically linked to bone metabolism.

Answer to Question 2

A
Hairless, transparent, shiny skin is a symptom of decreased peripheral circulation. Varicose veins (response B) are distended veins. Inflammation and redness (response C) are symptoms of infection or deep vein thrombosis. Pedal edema (response D) is a classic symptom of congestive heart failure. In congestive heart failure, the heart is an ineffective pump, and excess fluid moves into dependent interstitial spaces.