Based on knowledge that A.Z. is at high risk for osteoporosis, you focus your assessment on the clinical manifestations associated with this disease. Select the manifestations that you may expect to see. There are 3 correct answers. geoquad Abdominal pain geoquad Back pain geoquad Bowed leg’s geoquad Dowager’s hump (kyphosis) geoquad Dyspnea on exertion geoquad Shortened stature Question 3: Dr. Williams has ordered the following diagnostic tests to assess A.Z.’s bone mass. Match the diagnostic study with its correct description. Diagnostic Tests Descriptions Bone x-ray Measures bone density with sound waves in the heel, kneecap, and shin Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) Unable to diagnose osteoporosis until 25% to 40% of bone mass is lost Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) Measures bone mass of spine, femur, and forearm Question 4: You review the results of A.Z.’s DXA scan. The T-score (the number of standard deviations below the average for normal bone density) is –2.6. This result demonstrates geoquad normal bone mass geoquad osteopenia geoquad osteoporosis geoquad osteoarthritis
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