Across
- 4. bone density loss, pathologic fractures, use lift sheet when positioning, safety from falls important, smoking, low-trauma fracture, excessive caffeine & alcohol are risk factors
- 6. family history,Pain is primary concern
- 8. nonjarring exercise help reduce or slow bone loss, walking or water aerobics are best choice
- 9. need for increased fluid intake, a third is utilized when fasting and immobile
- 10. experience of loss of control over their lives, feeling that they have no control
Down
- 1. lab test to help diagnosis osteoporosis for one
- 2. loss of bone causing patient to lose height
- 3. contact precautions required for draining wound, teach infection prevention, IV antibiotics for several weeks followed by oral antibiotics
- 5. weak arm and leg strength, low serum phosphate level
- 7. requires immediate nursing intervention for clients with musculoskeletal problems