nurse teaching female client preventing osteoporosis teaching point correct

A nurse is teaching a female client about preventing osteoporosis. which teaching point is correct?

Exam #4 Module Quizzes

Module 12

1. A nurse is reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis with a group of nursing students. The nurse should

include that which of the following types of medication therapy is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

-Thyroid hormones

2. A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client

indicates a need for further teaching?

-"I will reduce my intake of vitamin K-rich foods.”

3. A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to screen for

osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

-"You will need to remove all jewelry before the test.”

4. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral

salpingo-oophorectomy for uterine cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in

the teaching?

-Artificial lubrication can be used to treat vaginal itching and dryness.

5. An assistive personnel (AP) reports to the nurse that a client who is 3 days postoperative following an

abdominal hysterectomy has a dressing that is saturated with blood. Which of the following tasks should the

nurse delegate to the AP?

-Obtain vital signs

6. A nurse is presenting educational materials for a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone

therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the

information?

-Prevents osteoporotic fractures.

7. A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from a client who is at risk for primary

osteoporosis. Which of the following findings is a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?

-sedentary lifestyle

8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following an abdominal hysterectomy. Which of the

following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

-"You should refrain from sexual intercourse for at least 4 weeks.”

9. A nurse is caring for a middle adult female client who reports that her menstrual periods have become

irregular and she has been having hot flashes. The nurse should expect the client to have which of the

following manifestations associated with early menopause?

-Dryness with intercourse

10. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following spinal deformities

should the nurse expect to find in this client?

-kyphosis

Module 13

1.A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is preparing for a below the knee amputation. Which of

the following statements is true regarding the postoperative placement of a prosthesis?

-“You will do special exercises in advance of getting your prosthesis.”

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the knee-amputation. Which

of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client at this time?

-Have the client lie prone every 2-3 hours for 20 minutes at a time.

Summary

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  • Diet, vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise can help to prevent osteoporosis.
  • If you have osteoporosis, medical treatment can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of bone fractures.
  • Treatment options for osteoporosis include dietary changes, exercise, lifestyle changes, falls prevention, supplements and medications. 

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Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?

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.

Which client would the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for osteoporosis?

Small-framed, nonobese Caucasian women are at greatest risk; Asian women of slight build are at risk for low peak bone mineral density; African American women are less susceptible to osteoporosis.

Which of the following presents with an onset of heel pain with the first steps of the morning?

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in adults. The disorder classically presents with pain that is particularly severe with the first few steps taken in the morning. In general, plantar fasciitis is a self-limited condition.

Which group is at the greatest risk for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk.

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