Author Question: List at least three actions that you can take to reduce your risk for osteoporosis. What will be ... (Read 54 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

List at least three actions that you can take to reduce your risk for osteoporosis.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What four steps should be taken to create an advance directive and make sure your wishes will be carried out in the event you become incapacitated?

What will be an ideal response?

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

(any three or more of the following):
1. Eat a healthy diet containing adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
2. Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise.
3. Engage in regular strength-training exercise.
4. Avoid smoking.
5. Avoid excessive alcohol use.
6. If suffering from anorexia nervosa, get immediate treatment to maintain bone mass.

Answer to Question 2

1. Create a legally valid advance directive that includes specific instructions about medical procedures, being given food, water, and medication via tubes, being given pain medication, and organ donation.
2. Appoint someone to serve as your health care proxy (agent) for decision-making.
3. Discuss your wishes with your physician and health care proxy.
4. Distribute copies of the directive to your physician, proxy, attorney, family members, and/or close friend.