When Reviewing a Report from a Bone Mineral Densitometry (DEXA)

question 98

Multiple Choice

When reviewing a report from a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) , a nurse notes that the result is a T-score of -1.75.Which instructions should the nurse plan for this 62-year-old patient? Select all that apply.

• A)Avoid smoking.
• B)Limit use of alcoholic beverages.
• C)Lose weight.
• D)Participate regularly in weight-bearing exercise.
• E)Restrict activities such as jogging and stair climbing.
• F)Set a goal to consume 800 mg of calcium daily.

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Definitions:

Oral

Related to the mouth.

Rectal

Pertaining to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, which can be a route for medication administration or temperature measurement.

Shiver Response

A physiological reaction where the body shakes involuntarily in response to cold temperatures, aimed at generating heat to maintain body temperature.

Heat Production

The process by which the body generates heat through metabolic activities, such as cellular respiration and muscle movements, to maintain its core temperature.