The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which risk factors are considered modifiable? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Postmenopausal age
2. High alcohol or caffeine consumption
3. Lack of vitamin D or calcium in the diet
4. Physical inactivity
5. Gender

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Postmenopausal age is incorrect because this cannot be modified by the client.
Rationale 2: All items listed are risk factors for osteoporosis. However, age cannot be modified by the client.
Rationale 3: All items listed are risk factors for osteoporosis. However, age cannot be modified by the client.
Rationale 4: All items listed are risk factors for osteoporosis. However, age cannot be modified by the client.
Rationale 5: Gender is incorrect because this is not a modifiable risk factor.

Global Rationale: All items listed are risk factors for osteoporosis. However, age and gender cannot be modified by the client.