The nurse is preparing medication teaching on a bisphosphonate for a client newly
diagnosed with osteoporosis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for which
adverseeffect?
A.
Headaches
B.
Anorexia
C.
Tinnitus
D.
Vomiting
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, D.
Vomiting
Rationale: Adverse effects that may occur in a client taking a
bisphosphonate include gastrointestinal problems such asnausea,
vomiting, abdominalpain, and esophageal irritation.Tinnitus, anorexia, and
headaches are not adverse effects of taking bisphosphonates.
The nurse is teaching health promotion behaviors to a client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. Which behavior should the nurseinclude?
A.
Decreasing smoking
B.
Limiting alcohol intake
C.
Avoiding foods high in purine
D.
Exercising four times a week
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B.
Limiting alcohol intake
Rationale: The client should be instructed to limit alcohol intake. Alcohol
has a direct toxic effect on osteoblastactivity, suppressing bone formation
during periods of alcohol intoxication. The client should be instructed to
stop smokingaltogether, not just decrease smoking. Smoking decreases
the blood supply tobones, and nicotine slows the production of
osteoblasts and impairs the absorption ofcalcium, contributing to
decreased bone density. The instruction on exercising needs to be
specified. Foods high in purine are associated with gout.Weight-bearing
exercises are recommended for approximately 30 minutes four times a
week.
diagnosed with osteoporosis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for which
adverseeffect?
A.
Headaches
B.
Anorexia
C.
Tinnitus
D.
Vomiting
Give this one a try later!
, D.
Vomiting
Rationale: Adverse effects that may occur in a client taking a
bisphosphonate include gastrointestinal problems such asnausea,
vomiting, abdominalpain, and esophageal irritation.Tinnitus, anorexia, and
headaches are not adverse effects of taking bisphosphonates.
The nurse is teaching health promotion behaviors to a client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. Which behavior should the nurseinclude?
A.
Decreasing smoking
B.
Limiting alcohol intake
C.
Avoiding foods high in purine
D.
Exercising four times a week
Give this one a try later!
B.
Limiting alcohol intake
Rationale: The client should be instructed to limit alcohol intake. Alcohol
has a direct toxic effect on osteoblastactivity, suppressing bone formation
during periods of alcohol intoxication. The client should be instructed to
stop smokingaltogether, not just decrease smoking. Smoking decreases
the blood supply tobones, and nicotine slows the production of
osteoblasts and impairs the absorption ofcalcium, contributing to
decreased bone density. The instruction on exercising needs to be
specified. Foods high in purine are associated with gout.Weight-bearing
exercises are recommended for approximately 30 minutes four times a
week.
