A client involved in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department with head and chest injuries. The client is unresponsive and is unable to give informed consent for surgery. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take? Have the physician and anesthesiologist sign the consent form. Witness…

Patient teaching to reduce risk of osteoporosis development should include which of these recommendations? Avoid sun exposure. Limit alcohol intake. Limit weight-bearing exercises. View this post on my blog

Which of these suggestions should a nurse give to a patient to help slow bone loss? “Perform weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercises.” “Avoid any stress on your lower extremity, weight-bearing bones.” “Move muscles slowly to prevent over-stretching.” View this post on my blog

Which of these manifestations should a nurse recognize as suggestive of osteoporosis? a patient who reports back pain and has a compression fracture a patient who reports heel pain and has bone spurs a patient who reports chest pain and has frequent coughing View this post on my blog

Which of these bones is most likely to fracture as a result of type 1 osteoporosis? femur ribs vertebrae View this post on my blog

APOD: 2005 April 1 – Water on Mars From NASA, Water on Mars….. View this post on my blog

The nurse has assessed four children of varying ages; which one requires further evaluation? A 7-month-old who is afraid of strangers. A 4-year-old who talks to an imaginary playmate. A 9-year-old with enuresis. A 16-year-old male who had nocturnal emissions. View this post on my blog

What is your favorite nursing link (do not count me 😀 )? Please post in the comments. — I have gmail invites available…. View this post on my blog

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