At the Completion of an Assessment the Nurse Determines That

question 18

Multiple Choice

At the completion of an assessment the nurse determines that an older patient is at risk for the development of osteoporosis. What did the nurse assess in this patient?

• A) Obese with hip pain with ambulation
• B) Ingests three glasses of skim milk daily
• C) Eats three to five servings of shrimp and liver per week
• D) Takes corticosteroids for 10 years for chronic pulmonary disease

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Definitions:

Arthritis

A broad description for disorders characterized by joint pain and swelling.

Homeopathy

A system of alternative medicine based on the principle that ‘like cures like’, using highly diluted substances that cause symptoms similar to the illness being treated.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy involving directly addressing a stressful situation by finding solutions to mitigate its impact.

Stressor

A factor or event that challenges or exceeds an individual's ability to cope, causing stress.