A 74-year-old female has been diagnosed with osteoporosis after her bone density scan indicated osteopenia. Which of the following factors would her care team be most likely to rule out as contributors to her health problem?
A)
The woman is an African American and was exposed to asbestos in her work.
B)
She has been a heavy drinker for her whole adult life and has diabetes mellitus.
C)
The client takes corticosteroids for treatment of her long-standing osteoarthritis.
D)
The woman has an estrogen deficiency and has never undergone hormone therapy.
Ans:
A
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African American race is not a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis, and African Americans tend to have higher bone density than Whites and Hispanics. Asbestos exposure is not a noted risk factor for osteoporosis, while alcohol use, diabetes, steroids, and estrogen deficiency are all risk factors.
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