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P68T

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on: Jul 24, 2018
In the assessment of a 90-year-old client, the nurse documents an exaggeration of the posterior curvature of the thoracic spine as:
 
  A. Lordosis
  B. Osteoporosis
  C. Scoliosis
  D. Kyphosis

Question 2

When discussing the collection of a clean-voided urine specimen, it is important for the nurse to instruct the client to:
 
  A. Use a clean specimen cup
  B. Collect 100 to 150 ml of urine for testing
  C. Void some urine first and then collect the sample
  D. Wash the perineal area with soap and water immediately before voiding


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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D. Kyphosis is an exaggeration of the posterior curvature of the thoracic spine (hunchback).
A. Lordosis is an increased lumbar curvature (swayback).
B. Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that causes a decrease in quality and quantity of bone.
C. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine.

Answer to Question 2

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C. After client has initiated urine stream, pass urine specimen container into stream and collect 30 to 60 ml of urine.
A. A sterile specimen container is used.
B. Collect 30 to 60 ml of urine.
D. Pour antiseptic solution over cotton balls. Cotton ball or gauze is used to cleanse perineum.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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