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The nurse has taught the client with osteoporosis about how to manage the illness. Which statement by the client indicates that she needs additional teaching?
 
  1. I will avoid drinking alcohol.
  2. I will walk for 30 minutes every day.
  3. I will take my calcium at bedtime.
  4. I will drink milk regularly.

Question 2

The client takes a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis. Which assessment is best in determining the effectiveness of the medication?
 
  1. Normal serum calcium levels
  2. Absence of fractures
  3. Bone density scan
  4. Absence of bone pain


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Avoiding alcohol will help with osteoporosis.
Rationale 2: Walking will help with osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: Calcium should be taken with meals, not at bedtime.
Rationale 4: Drinking milk will help with osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The bone density scan, not the levels of serum calcium, is the best assessment measure to determine the effectiveness of biphosphonates.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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