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 A

Explanation

Choice A rationale: 4+ edema is characterized by very deep pitting indentation of the legs that lasts several minutes. This indicates severe fluid retention and significant swelling.

Choice B rationale: Deep pitting indentation lasting a few minutes is more indicative of 2+ or 3+ edema, not 4+.

Choice C rationale: Mild pitting with no perceptible swelling is more indicative of 1+ edema, not 4+.

Choice D rationale: Moderate pitting with rapid subsidence is indicative of 3+ edema, not 4+.

A. Tell the adolescent, everything will be fine and there’s nothing to worry about. B. Complete an assessment and notify the emergency department physician immediately. B. Perform a focused assessment and document. C. Document pain assessment as normal

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Telling the adolescent that everything will be fine without a thorough assessment may delay necessary interventions.
Choice B rationale: Excruciating pain in the testicle requires immediate attention since it could be an indication of testicular torsion. The nurse should complete an assessment and notify the emergency department physician promptly.
Choice C rationale: While documentation is important, the priority is to address the immediate needs of the adolescent in severe pain.
Choice D rationale: Documenting pain assessment as normal is not appropriate when the client is experiencing excruciating pain.

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