A 65-year-old female admitted with a fractured hip tells the nurse that she was unaware that she has osteoporosis. Which of the following is the nurse's best response to this patient?
1. "Sometimes the first sign of the disorder is a fracture.".
2. "It is rare for someone your age to have the disorder.".
3. "Everyone has it.".
4. "There is no way to prevent the disorder.".
"Sometimes the first sign of the disorder is a fracture.".
Rationale: The manifestations of osteoporosis may go undetected because many patients are asymptomatic. The first sign of the disorder may be a fracture. There are different types of osteoporosis that occur in postmenopausal women as a natural result of aging. It is not rare for a 65-year-old female to be diagnosed with the disorder. Not everyone has osteoporosis, and it can be prevented by sufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D, weight management, and exercise.
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