A 70-Year-Old Woman Asks, How in the World Can My

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old woman asks, How in the world can my bones be brittle when I eat all the right foods? Which response by the nurse would be the most informative?

• A) Calcium loss is expected in the older adult.
• B) Calcium is continuously withdrawn from bone for nerve and muscle function.
• C) Smoking and alcohol consumption speed calcium loss from the bones.
• D) Walking and standing increase calcium loss from the bone.

Assess expected postoperative findings and manage abnormal signs efficiently.

Demonstrate knowledge of effective preoperative preparation and goals, including patient assessment and education.

Understand and promote exercises and activities to prevent postoperative complications.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the perioperative nursing team and the phases of perioperative care.

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