While evaluating a patient for osteoporosis, the nurse should be aware of what risk factor?
a. African-American race
b. Low protein intake
c. Obesity
d. Cigarette smoking
D
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A Women at risk for osteoporosis are likely to be Caucasian or Asian.
B Inadequate calcium intake is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
C Women at risk for osteoporosis are likely to be small boned and thin. Obese
women have higher estrogen levels as a result of the conversion of androgens in
the adipose tissue. Mechanical stress from extra weight also helps preserve bone
mass.
D Smoking is associated with earlier and greater bone loss and decreased estrogen
production.
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