After living with OA for 2 years, an older woman's bone density scan shows no improvement, despite consistent bisphosphonate therapy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to reduce bone loss for this older adult?
a. Add tai chi or yoga exercises.
b. Instruct her to drink fortified milk.
c. Increase weight-bearing exercises.
d. Review her daily nutritional habits.
D
Reviewing the older adult's nutritional habits can reveal clues about potential dietary contributors to bone loss from excessive sodium, alcohol, caffeine, or carbonated beverage intake. In addition, the nurse also confirms that the patient avoids smoking and a sedentary lifestyle that contribute to bone loss. Tai chi or yoga, drinking fortified milk, and increasing weight-bearing exercises can all help increase bone density.
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