Author Question: The nurse teaches a class for college students about osteoporosis. What is the best information to ... (Read 59 times)

abern · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse teaches a class for college students about osteoporosis. What is the best information to include?

1. Prevention of osteoporosis begins in early adulthood.
2. Medication is the primary treatment to prevent and halt bone loss.
3. Osteoporosis is an inevitable part of aging.
4. Men do not need to be concerned about osteoporosis.

Question 2

The client has arthritis and has just learned that she is pregnant. What is the best instruction by the nurse?

1. An ice bath to the affected joint will help with discomfort.
2. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is the best medication for you.
3. You could try heat applications and splinting for discomfort.
4. Glucocorticoids are considered safe during pregnancy.

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Prevention of osteoporosis should begin in early adulthood.
Rationale 2: Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and calcium are also needed as well as medication.
Rationale 3: . Osteoporosis is not an inevitable part of aging.
Rationale 4: Men are also at risk for osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Heat will relieve arthritic pain much more effectively than ice.
Rationale 2: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a Pregnancy Category C drug, and should be avoided.
Rationale 3: Heat and splinting are appropriate nonpharmacological methods for arthritic pain during pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Glucocorticoids are Pregnancy Category C drugs, and should be avoided.