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joe

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Kyphosis in the older adult can be a result of which of the following?
 
  a. Osteoarthritis
  b. Rheumatoid arthritis
  c. Osteoporosis
  d. Gout

Question 2

A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an acute attack of gout. Which of the fol-lowing should the nurse include in the teaching?
 
  a. Avoid foods high in purine.
  b. Encourage the patient to take in 1 L of fluid daily.
  c. Consume one glass of red wine daily.
  d. Recommend that the patient eat 12-16 ounces of foods high in protein such as red meat.


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jamesnevil303

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

ANS: C
Kyphosis is a common presentation in osteoporosis. Individuals can lose as much as 3 cm or more in height and develop a c shape to the vertebral column.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A person who is having an acute attack of gout should avoid foods that are high in purine, take in 2 L of fluid daily, avoid alcohol, and only have 4-6 ounces of foods high in protein daily.


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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