A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A Reason:

Age 45 years is incorrect.While age is a significant factor in osteoporosis risk, 45 years old isn't inherently considered a high-risk age for developing osteoporosis. However, bone density tends to decrease gradually with age, and after menopause in women, there's a more significant decline due to hormonal changes.

Choice B Reason:

Regular aerobic exercise is incorrect. Regular exercise, particularly weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening activities, is typically beneficial for bone health. It can help maintain or improve bone density and strength, reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Therefore, regular aerobic exercise is generally considered a protective factor against osteoporosis, rather than a risk factor.

Choice C Reason:

Uses NSAIDs for pain relief is incorrect. While long-term use of certain medications, such as glucocorticoids (steroids), can increase the risk of osteoporosis due to their impact on bone density, the use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain relief isn't directly linked to osteoporosis as a significant risk factor. However, chronic use of certain medications might have implications for bone health and should be assessed on an individual basis.

Choice D Reason:

Smoking is a known risk factor for osteoporosis. It can have detrimental effects on bone health by interfering with the body's ability to absorb calcium, decreasing estrogen levels, and impairing bone-forming cells. Consequently, smokers have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis compared to non-smokers.

Choice A Reason:

Ensure the blinds in the client's room remain open is not appropriate. Bright light can contribute to sensory overload. It's better to create a subdued and calming environment, so keeping the blinds closed or partially closed might help reduce excess stimuli.

Choice B Reason:

Place the client in a room near the nurses' station is not appropriate. Being near the nurses' station could increase the noise and activity around the client, potentially worsening sensory overload. It's advisable to place the client in a quieter area away from high-traffic zones to minimize auditory and visual stimulation.

Choice C Reason:

Play quiet music in the client's room is incorrect. While soothing music might help some individuals relax, for someone experiencing sensory overload, even low-volume music could add to the stimuli. Silence or minimal ambient noise might be more beneficial.

Choice D Reason:

Break up nursing care into small, frequent sessions is correct. This action is beneficial for managing sensory overload. Breaking up care into smaller sessions allows for adequate rest periods between activities, reducing the overall sensory input at any given time.