How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
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-The medication is much better absorbed when taken on an empty
stomach
- Make sure you remain upright for at least 1/2 hour after taking the
medication.
Fosamax should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to
promote the best absorption. Because the patient may go back to bed, she
should be informed that remaining upright helps to avoid irritation of the
esophagus.
During the intake assessment and interview, what information indicates that Kat has an
increased risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply)
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, -Body mass index of 19
- Excessive alcohol use.
A thin body build, evidenced by a body was index of 19, is a risk factor for
osteoporosis. Additional risk factors include being female and of Caucasian
or Asian ethnicity. Consuming greater than 2 alcoholic beverages daily is a
risk factor for osteoporosis.
Which reported information indicates the need to assign the client to the RN?
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Six hours following a hip arthroplasty, the client's autotransfusion collection
device is full of sanguinous drainage.
This client is experiencing a large amount of postoperative drainage and
may require a transfusion, as well as close monitoring. This client requires
the expertise of the RN for assessment and transfusion management.
To increase Kat's dietary intake of calcium, which snack should the nurse recommend?
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A cup of fruit-flavored yogurt.
A cup of yogurt is a good source of calcium, providing as much as 400 mg
of calcium.
To help determine why osteoporosis has developed, what question should the nurse
ask Kat?
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-The medication is much better absorbed when taken on an empty
stomach
- Make sure you remain upright for at least 1/2 hour after taking the
medication.
Fosamax should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to
promote the best absorption. Because the patient may go back to bed, she
should be informed that remaining upright helps to avoid irritation of the
esophagus.
During the intake assessment and interview, what information indicates that Kat has an
increased risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
, -Body mass index of 19
- Excessive alcohol use.
A thin body build, evidenced by a body was index of 19, is a risk factor for
osteoporosis. Additional risk factors include being female and of Caucasian
or Asian ethnicity. Consuming greater than 2 alcoholic beverages daily is a
risk factor for osteoporosis.
Which reported information indicates the need to assign the client to the RN?
Give this one a try later!
Six hours following a hip arthroplasty, the client's autotransfusion collection
device is full of sanguinous drainage.
This client is experiencing a large amount of postoperative drainage and
may require a transfusion, as well as close monitoring. This client requires
the expertise of the RN for assessment and transfusion management.
To increase Kat's dietary intake of calcium, which snack should the nurse recommend?
Give this one a try later!
A cup of fruit-flavored yogurt.
A cup of yogurt is a good source of calcium, providing as much as 400 mg
of calcium.
To help determine why osteoporosis has developed, what question should the nurse
ask Kat?
