A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis and Asks the Nurse,"What

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and asks the nurse,"What is osteoporosis?" The nurse explains to the patient that osteoporosis is defined as:

• A) increased bone matrix.
• B) loss of bone density.
• C) new, weaker bone growth.
• D) increased phagocytic activity.

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Definitions:

Synergy

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Close-ended Groups

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Implementing Educational

The process of putting into action or starting educational programs, strategies, or policies.

Treatment Groups

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