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James Duryee
on Oct 22, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a poorly controlled hypoparathyroid condition.Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Risk for injury/fracture related to bone fragility
B) Disturbed energy field related to chronic illness
C) Deficient knowledge related to importance of exercise
D) Disturbed body image related to hormonal changes
Hypoparathyroid
A condition characterized by insufficient production of parathyroid hormone, leading to low calcium levels in the blood.
Bone Fragility
A condition characterized by decreased bone strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures, often associated with aging or specific diseases like osteoporosis.
- Discern the impact that disparities in fluid and electrolytes have on patient health conditions.
- Conduct evaluations and diagnoses of fluid irregularities grounded in clinical signs and laboratory findings.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the impact that disparities in fluid and electrolytes have on patient health conditions.
- Conduct evaluations and diagnoses of fluid irregularities grounded in clinical signs and laboratory findings.
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