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A nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local center for older adults. Which statement related to osteoporosis is the most accurate?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an older adult client. Nurses’ Notes Client admitted to the emergency department with new-onset confusion and urinary incontinence; Client appears agitated and is disoriented to place and time; Pupils 4 mm, equal and reactive to light; Hand grasps strong and equal; Facial muscles symmetrical; Caregiver reports client fell on their right hip this morning; Client able to bear weight equally to ambulate.    Assessment: Right hip with 5 cm (2 in) by 3 cm (1.2 in) area of ecchymosis  Pedal pulses equal and palpable.  Incontinent of foul-smelling urine. Hips appear midline, range of motion equal bilaterally.  Vital Signs Temp 38.6º C (101.5º F); BP 96/50 mm Hg; HR 101/min; RR 22/min; O2 sat 95% (RA)   Please specify: 1) What condition the client is most likely experiencing. [color1] 2) 2 Actions the nurse should take to address that condition Action #1 [color2] Action #2 [color3] 3) 2 Parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.  Parameter #1 [color4] Parameter #2 [color5]

Which of the following statements about the autonomic nervous system of psychopaths is NOT TRUE?

The behavior of the psychopath appears to be primarily an attempt to 

Research suggests that psychopaths may be more likely than other offenders to derive pleasure from both the nonsexual and sexual suffering of others.

Which of the following statement about juvenile psychopathy is CORRECT?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about psychopaths?

Identify the TRUE statement about female psychopaths. 

Which of the following statements about treatment of adult psychopaths is FALSE?

Primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behavior are called