In elderly patients with Paget's disease, which complication is most concerning for nursing staff to monitor? A) Hearing loss B) Osteosarcoma C) Hypercalcemia D) Kidney stones. Wha... In elderly patients with Paget's disease, which complication is most concerning for nursing staff to monitor? A) Hearing loss B) Osteosarcoma C) Hypercalcemia D) Kidney stones. What role does calcium and vitamin D play in the management of Paget's disease in the geriatric population? A) They are not important in Paget's disease. B) They help maintain bone health and prevent complications. C) They are used to treat Paget's disease directly. D) They are contraindicated in elderly patients. A patient with Paget's disease is being educated about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following is an important recommendation for fall prevention? A) Engage in high-impact exercises B) Use assistive devices as needed C) Avoid calcium-rich foods D) Restrict physical activity. What is the typical age range for the onset of Paget's disease in patients? A) 20-30 years B) 30-40 years C) 50-70 years D) 80 years and older.
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The questions are related to Paget's disease, specifically regarding its complications, management, lifestyle recommendations, and typical age onset. They seek to assess knowledge in the field of nursing care and geriatrics.
Answer
Osteosarcoma; Vitamin D/calcium for bone health; Use assistive devices; Onset at 50-70 years.
The most concerning complication to monitor is B) Osteosarcoma. Calcium and vitamin D play the role of B) helping maintain bone health and prevent complications. For fall prevention, one should B) use assistive devices as needed. The typical age range for the onset of Paget's disease is C) 50-70 years.
Answer for screen readers
The most concerning complication to monitor is B) Osteosarcoma. Calcium and vitamin D play the role of B) helping maintain bone health and prevent complications. For fall prevention, one should B) use assistive devices as needed. The typical age range for the onset of Paget's disease is C) 50-70 years.
More Information
Osteosarcoma is a rare but serious complication in Paget’s disease, while calcium and vitamin D are important for bone health. Using assistive devices can prevent falls, a common concern in the elderly.
Tips
Avoid assuming all complications are equally serious; focus on the most rare and severe ones.
Sources
- Complications of Paget's Disease - NHS - nhs.uk
- Determinants of Bone Health - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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