WGU D115 Unit 3 DISTRIBUTED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 ALREADY PASSED

WGU D115 Unit 3 DISTRIBUTED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 ALREADY PASSED An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is working with patients at an eating disorder clinic. One patient is a 64-year-old woman with a long history of anorexia nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate for this patient due to complications of her disease process? Encouraging high-impact aerobic exercise Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements Prescribing a cholesterol-lowering medication Ordering a screening colonoscopy and antidiarrheal medication - Answer ️️ -Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements This patient is at high risk of osteoporosis and stress fractures due to the extensive history of anorexia nervosa. The body changes its hormone production in response to low body weight, which negatively affects bone growth and strength. A young adult patient and the patient's spouse are meeting with an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for a fertility consultation. The patient informs the nurse practitioner that the couple culturally identifies as African American, and the APRN recommends that the couple consult a genetic counselor for a preconception consultation. Which health topic is important for this patient to review based on prevalence of disease? Stomach cancer Cystic fibrosis Sickle cell anemia Huntington disease - Answer ️️ -Sickle cell anemia Sickle cell disease has an increased prevalence in African Americans (1 in 600). A patient with a basal metabolic index (BMI) of 29 is seen by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to discuss routine health maintenance. The patient reports a strong family history of colorectal cancer and has mild hypertension and normal cholesterol. Which primary recommendation should the APRN make to decrease the risk associated with this patient's family history?