Author Question: Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse's teaching about ... (Read 62 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse's teaching about appropriate diet has been effective?

a. Pancakes with syrup and bacon
b. Whole wheat toast and fresh fruit
c. Egg-white omelet and a half grapefruit
d. Oatmeal with skim milk and fruit yogurt

Question 2

A 54-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following densitometry testing. In teaching the woman about her osteoporosis, the nurse explains that

a. estrogen replacement therapy must be started to prevent rapid progression to osteoporosis.
b. continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of osteoporosis.
c. with a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow gradual bone resorption.
d. calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise.

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Skim milk and yogurt are high in calcium. The other choices do not contain any high-calcium foods.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Progression of osteoporosis can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise. Estrogen replacement therapy does help prevent osteoporosis, but it is not the only treatment and is not appropriate for some patients. Corticosteroid therapy increases the risk for osteoporosis.