Musculoskeletal EAQ Practice Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
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EAQ
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EAQ
Musculoskeletal EAQ Practice
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The nurse suspects that a patient is at a high risk of developing osteoporosis. The nurse
made this conclusion based on which statement made by the patient?
a. "I do not perform any weight-bearing exercises."
b. "I take folic acid ...
d. Development of unstable, wide-gait ambulation - Answer✔️✔️-a.
(A gradual but measurable loss of height and the development of kyphosis or
"dowager's hump" are indicative of the presence of osteoporosis, in which the rate of
bone resorption is greater than bone deposition. Bowed legs may be caused by
abnormal bone development or rickets but is not indicative of osteoporosis. Lack of
calcium and Vitamin D intake may cause osteoporosis, but are not indicative of
osteoporosis. A wide gait is used to support balance and does not indicate
osteoporosis.)
The nurse is reinforcing health teaching about osteoporosis with a patient admitted to
the hospital. In reviewing this disorder, what should the nurse explain to the patient?
a. Estrogen therapy must be maintained to prevent rapid progression of the
osteoporosis.
b. With a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow bone
resorption.
c. Continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of
osteoporosis.
d. Even with a family history of osteoporosis, the calcium loss from bones can be
slowed by increased calcium intake and exercise. - Answer✔️✔️-d.
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