The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching for a Patient Who Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who is postmenopausal, has lost 2 inches of height, and has osteoporosis. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the purpose of calcium supplements?

• A)To decrease bone loss
• B)To increase energy levels
• C)To increase excretion of calcium
• D)To decrease serum calcium

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Definitions:

Piagetian Perspective

A theory of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget that describes how children construct knowledge through interactions with their environment, emphasizing stages of development.

Accommodation

Piagetian concept of adjusting schemes to fit new information and experiences.

Assimilation

Piagetian concept of the incorporation of new information into existing knowledge.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, achieved when opposing forces or influences are equal.