Which statement by a female patient with osteopenia indicates that more teaching about risk factors is needed?
A) "I need to take calcium and vitamin D."
B) "Because exercise is good for me, I will try swimming."
C) "I need to stop smoking."
D) "I should stop drinking cola beverages."
B) "Because exercise is good for me, I will try swimming."
Explanation: A) Diet therapy for osteopenia includes increasing the intake of calcium and vitamin D.
B) In osteopenia, the patient is encouraged to increase weight-bearing exercises because bone forms in response to stress. Swimming is not a weight-bearing exercise.
C) Smoking cessation and reduction of cola-based and alcoholic beverages are other actions to slow the loss of bone.
D) Smoking cessation and reduction of cola-based and alcoholic beverages are other actions to slow the loss of bone.
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