what finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

A. Chronic pain
B. Dupuytren’s contracture
C. Inflammation
D. Kyphosis

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

2. The nurse is providing medication for a client with osteomyelitis. What teaching should the nurse indicate in the education?

A. The most common adverse e effect for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)are liver failure and tinnitus
B. The main side effect of acetaminophen is gastrointestinal GI bleeding
C. You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day
D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are very safe and are known to have no side effects

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. Which client is at highest risk of compromised immunity?

A. A client who just had surgery
B. A client who just delivered a baby
C. A client with extreme anxiety
D. A client who is awaiting surgery

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud's phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

A. Excessive heartburn
B. Cyanosis of the lips
C. Excess wrinkled skin
D. Cold and purple nailbeds

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client goal of increasing daily physical activity?

A. The client reports decreased social interaction
B. The client reports more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
C. The client reports a fall
D. The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because reporting less fatigue when walking up stairs indicates improved physical endurance, showing progress in increasing daily activity. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because decreased social interaction, increased NSAID use, and experiencing a fall are not indicators of successful progress in increasing daily physical activity.