Mary, an avid runner, was complaining that her lower leg hur…
Mary, an avid runner, was complaining that her lower leg hurt. After going to the doctor, they did not see anything on x-rays of her tibia or fibula. The doctor ordered a bone scan and saw tiny fissures throughout her tibia without any other tissue damage. Mary most likely has a single or multiple stress fracture(s).
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The nurse cares for a patient recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse obtains the following information from the patient’s health history: History of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency Smoker – 1 pack per day for 40 years. Prior occupational exposure to asbestos. Lives in a large city with exposure to air pollution, The nurse knows which factor most likely had the greatest impact on the development of COPD?
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