Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis ( 15 Questions)
Which clinical findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Increased bone density is not an expected clinical finding in a patient with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density, which leads to weak and fragile bones.
Height loss over time is an expected clinical finding in patients with osteoporosis. The compression fractures that occur in osteoporosis can lead to a gradual loss of height as the spine becomes more curved.
Fractures with minimal trauma are a hallmark of osteoporosis. Weakened bones in individuals with osteoporosis are more prone to fracture even with minimal or no significant trauma.
Kyphosis or stooped posture is a common clinical finding in individuals with advanced osteoporosis. As vertebral compression fractures occur, they can lead to a stooped or hunched posture.
Muscle weakness can be a clinical finding in patients with osteoporosis, especially if they have been less active due to pain or fractures. Weakened bones can also lead to decreased mobility, contributing to muscle weakness.
Choice A rationale:
Increased bone density is not an expected clinical finding in a patient with osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density, which leads to weak and fragile bones.
Choice B rationale:
Height loss over time is an expected clinical finding in patients with osteoporosis.
The compression fractures that occur in osteoporosis can lead to a gradual loss of height as the spine becomes more curved.
Choice C rationale:
Fractures with minimal trauma are a hallmark of osteoporosis.
Weakened bones in individuals with osteoporosis are more prone to fracture even with minimal or no significant trauma.
Choice D rationale:
Kyphosis or stooped posture is a common clinical finding in individuals with advanced osteoporosis.
As vertebral compression fractures occur, they can lead to a stooped or hunched posture.
Choice E rationale:
Muscle weakness can be a clinical finding in patients with osteoporosis, especially if they have been less active due to pain or fractures.
Weakened bones can also lead to decreased mobility, contributing to muscle weakness.