The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with osteoporosis. Which of the following should the nurse recommend be included in the patient's plan of care as a risk factor for osteoporosis development?
a. Increased dairy food intake
b. Daily use of antacid
c. Increased caffeine intake
d. Walking 1 mile daily
ANS: C
A risk factor for osteoporosis is excessive caffeine intake or alcohol.
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