Question

During a routine physical examination on an older female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5 feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tall. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2? (1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse?

Answer 1

Correct/Complete Question:

During a routine physical examination on an older female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5 feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tall. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2? (1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse?

a. "After age 40, height may show a gradual decrease as a result of spinal compression"

b. "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height."

c. "There may be some slight discrepancy between the measuring tools used."

d. "The posture begins to stoop after middle age."

Answer:

B, "After menopause, the body's density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height."

Explanation:

The above statement in the answer section is the only response that answers the client's questions. This is because the statement answers properly, the question of why she has lost some inches in height.

Other options do not answer her question because the client records doesn't show spinal compression or any faults in measuring tools before that time.

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