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The nurse is caring for a woman with osteoporosis. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse teaches the woman that she is at risk for fractures to occur in which locations?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hips
  2. Spine
  3. Fingers
  4. Wrists
  5. Forearms

Question 2

The nurse explains to the female client the risk factors for osteoporosis. What risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching session?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Postmenopausal status
  2. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet
  3. Tobacco use
  4. High alcohol consumption
  5. High caffeine consumption



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5

Rationale 1: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 2:In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 3: The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
Rationale 4: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 5: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.

Global Rationale: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine. The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 2: Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 4: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 5: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.

Global Rationale: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.





 

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