A postmenopausal female client is concerned about preventing osteoporosis. What instruction is MOST important for the nurse to give the client?
a. Ask her health care provider about estrogen replacement therapy.
b. Regular exercise decreases the potential for calcium loss from weight-bearing bones.
c. Schedule a baseline bone density study after menopausal symptoms begin.
d. Monitor daily intake of vitamins A and D.
B
Prevention of osteoporosis includes calcium supplements or adequate intake of calcium-rich products and exercise.
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