The nurse points out that the best physiologic reason for a patient with osteoporosis to maintain a regular exercise regimen is because exercise:
1. involves the patient in her or his own care.
2. increases cardiac output.
3. promotes better mental health.
4. promotes bone formation and improves strength.
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Regular exercise promotes bone formation, which is important for patients with osteoporosis for physiologic reasons.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 904 and 906, Patient Teaching Plan OBJ: 8
TOP: Osteoporosis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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