APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

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ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who has been diagnosed with a musculoskeletal disease that causes decreased bone density. Which data collection questions are most appropriate by the nurse? Select all that apply.
A
“Do you have any broken bones?”
B
“Do you exercise regularly?”
C
“What forms of physical activity are you able to participate in?”
D
“Does your spouse have bone problems?”
E
“What is typically included in your daily diet?”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nursing Process Interprofessional and nursing care for osteoporosis include ensuring the patient adheres to proper nutrition, providing vitamin D and calcium supplementation, participating in an exercise regimen, preventing falls and fractures, and adhering to drug therapy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Risk factors for osteoporosis include being White or Asian race, increased age, small-framed, being female, smoking, increased alcohol intake, and family history of osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which nursing intervention is indicated for aging clients with decreased bone density? rationale: Decreased bone density leads to osteoporosis; weight-bearing exercises help to build and maintain bone density.

Detailed explanation-4: -Menopause and advancing age cause an imbalance between resorption and formation rates (resorption becomes higher than absorption), thereby increasing the risk of fracture.

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