When Evaluating the Effectiveness of Treatment for a Patient Who

question 12

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the effectiveness of treatment for a patient who is being treated for Paget's disease with calcitonin (Cibacalcin) and ibandronate (Boniva) , the nurse will ask the patient about

• A) weight loss.
• B) skeletal pain.
• C) decreased appetite.
• D) frequent cough.

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