A client diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse “What is osteoporosis?” The nurse should provide which of the following explanations about osteoporosis?

It is loss of bone density.

It is new bone growth that is weaker.

It is due to inadequate calcium in the diet.

It happens when menopausal women don’t take hormone replacement therapy.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale: Osteoporosis is characterized by the loss of bone density, making bones fragile and more prone to fractures.

Choice B rationale: Osteoporosis does not involve new bone growth. Instead, it results from a decrease in bone density.

Choice C rationale: While calcium intake is important for bone health, osteoporosis is a complex condition influenced by various factors beyond just calcium intake.

Choice D rationale: Osteoporosis can affect both men and women, and hormone replacement therapy is just one factor that may influence bone health in postmenopausal women.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Plantarflexion of the foot is not part of the Phalen test. Choice B rationale: Dorsiflexion of the foot is not part of the Phalen test.

Choice C rationale: To perform the Phalen test, the client should hold both hands back to back while flexing the wrists 90 degrees for 60 seconds. This test helps assess for symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Choice D rationale: Hyperextension of the wrists with the palmar surface of both hands touching is not the correct position for the Phalen test.

A. A peritoneal friction rub B. Loud continual humming bowel sounds C. Hypoactive bowel sounds D. Loud gurgling bowel sounds

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: A peritoneal friction rub is a grating sound caused by the movement of inflamed peritoneal surfaces and is not associated with bowel sounds.

Choice B rationale: Loud continual humming bowel sounds do not accurately describe borborygmi and are not a common term used to describe bowel sounds.

Choice C rationale: Hypoactive bowel sounds indicate decreased bowel motility and are not associated with borborygmi.

Choice D rationale: Borborygmi refers to loud, gurgling bowel sounds that are audible without the use of a stethoscope. It is a normal sound associated with the movement of gas and fluid through the intestines.

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A client diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse “What is osteoporosis?” The nurse should provide which of the following explanations about osteoporosis?

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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