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ETearle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with osteopenia asks a nurse about the benefits of hormone therapy in preventing osteoporosis. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

a. Estrogen can help reverse bone loss.
b. Hormone therapy increases bone resorp-tion.
c. Hormone therapy does not decrease fracture risk.
d. When hormone therapy is discontinued, bone mass is quickly lost.

Question 2

A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse to recommend nonpharma-ceutical therapies for morning sickness. What will the nurse suggest?

a. Avoiding fatty and spicy foods
b. Consuming extra clear fluids
c. Eating three meals daily
d. Taking foods later in the day

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Benefits of HT for patients with osteopenia are not permanent; bone loss resumes when HT is discontinued. HT does not reverse bone loss that has already occurred. HT reduces bone resorp-tion. HT can decrease fracture risk by a small amount.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) can be treated with nondrug measures, including avoiding fatty and spicy foods. Consuming extra fluids does not help with nausea and vomiting (N/V) but may be needed to prevent dehydration. Patients should be advised to eat small portions of food throughout the day rather than three complete meals. Morning sickness may actually occur all day, so delaying intake is not recommended.