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Title: A client has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse plans to assess the client for ... Post by: reamanc20 on Jan 18, 2018 A client has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse plans to assess the client for signs of osteoporosis. Which of the following assessment questions would the nurse ask this 70-year-old post-menopausal female client?
1. Have you experienced any palpitations? 2. Is constipation a problem for you? 3. Are you having any low back pain? 4. Are you having problems with swelling in your feet? Title: A client has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse plans to assess the client for ... Post by: madisons0212 on Jan 18, 2018 3. Are you having any low back pain?
Rationale: A client with osteoporosis will often present with low back pain as well as a decrease in height. Palpitations, constipation, and, swelling are not early signs of osteoporosis. |