The client takes a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis. Which assessment is best in determining the effectiveness of the medication?
1. Normal serum calcium levels
2. Absence of fractures
3. Bone density scan
4. Absence of bone pain
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The bone density scan, not the levels of serum calcium, is the best assessment measure to determine the effectiveness of biphosphonates.
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