When Administering Alendronate (Fosamax)to a Patient with Osteoporosis,the Nurse Will

question 21

Multiple Choice

When administering alendronate (Fosamax) to a patient with osteoporosis,the nurse will

• A)ask about any leg cramps or hot flashes.
• B)assist the patient to sit up at the bedside.
• C)be sure that the patient has recently eaten.
• D)administer the ordered calcium carbonate.

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Salvage Value

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Scrap Value

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A method of depreciation that provides for depreciation expense based on each unit of activity of a fixed asset.

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