NUR 211 Unit 2 Study Guide Revised
Osteoporosis NUR 211 Unit 2 Study Guide Revised =chronic condition that results in deterioration of bone tissue and density, increasing a patient’s risk for fractures. It is the most common bone disease in humans and creates a major public health concern for the future. =”Silent Disease” Bone remodeling = the constant replacing of older bone with newer bone Osteoclasts = break down bone by adhering to the surface of bone and secreting acids and enzymes directly into the bone cavity Osteoblasts = rebuild bone by synthesis and mineralization of the new bony matrix within the bone cavity Osteopenia = bone loss; bone resorption is greater than bone rebuilding in a decreased bone mineral density; before osteoporosis
Escuela, estudio y materia
- Institución
- Isothermal Community College
- Grado
- NURSE 112
Información del documento
- Subido en
- 16 de marzo de 2023
- Número de páginas
- 35
- Escrito en
- 2022/2023
- Tipo
- Examen
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- Preguntas y respuestas
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low bone mass or osteopenia