NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
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Question
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A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which instruction will the nurse include in the teaching?
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“You will need to remove all jewelry before the test.”
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“You will need to lie flat for 4 hours following the test.”
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“You will need to empty your bladder before the test.”
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“You will need to fast for 12 hours before the test.”
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The risk factors for developing OA include: older age, being overweight (BMI >25), repeated injuries to the weight bearing joints, genetics.
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: -Vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc help your body to repair tissue damage, fight infections, and keep your skin healthy.
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