The charge nurse is giving an in-service to the orthopedic and gynecology nurses concerning the relationship between estrogen and osteoporosis. Which is a statement the nurse would make concerning this relationship?
1. "Males have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than do females."
2. "Women who experience menopause at a younger age and have less bone mass could have more bone loss."
3. "Estrogen levels affect only bone mass, but they have nothing to with bone strength and bone density."
4. "Osteoporosis puts the client at a decreased risk for fractures of the forearm and vertebrae."
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Explanation: 2. This is a true statement, as women who experience menopause at a younger age and have less bone mass lose the benefit of estrogen for more years.
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