A nurse is providing education to a community women's group about ...

[littleanan]

A nurse is providing education to a community women's group about lifestyle changes helpful in preventing osteoporosis. What topics does the nurse cover? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Cut down on tobacco product use.
  b. Limit alcohol to two drinks a day.
  c. Strengthening exercises are important.
  d. Take recommended calcium and vitamin D.
  e. Walk 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a community group for dietary factors that contribute to osteoporosis. In addition to inquiring about calcium, the nurse also assesses for which other dietary components? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Caffeine
  c. Fat
  d. Carbonated beverages
  e. Vitamin D

[kswal303]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Lifestyle changes can be made to decrease the occurrence of osteoporosis and include strengthening and weight-bearing exercises and getting the recommended amounts of both calcium and vitamin D. Tobacco should be totally avoided. Women should not have more than one drink per day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Dietary components that affect the development of osteoporosis include alcohol, caffeine, high phosphorus intake, carbonated beverages, and vitamin D. Tobacco is also a contributing lifestyle factor. Fat intake does not contribute to osteoporosis.

[littleanan]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Chelseyj.hasty]

Great answer, keep it coming