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N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide 6. Which is the most common fracture seen in adults? a. Colles’ b. Compression c. Spiral d. Greenstick 7. What is the underlying pathophysiology of gout? a. Hypokalemia b. Hyperuricemia c. Hyponatremia d. Hypercalcemia 8. Which of the following is an incorrect instruction for taking a patient taking Fosamax? a. The patient should take with crackers b. It should be taken after waking up first thing in the morning c. Patient should not lie down after administration d. It needs to be taken with a full glass of water 9. When assessing a fractured area, the nurse should look for which phenomena when bone fragments rub against one another: a.

Proliferation b. Consolidation c. Crepitation d. Subluxation

The answer key is on page 197.

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