A 58-year-old client who has been post-menopausal for five years is concerned about the risk for osteoporosis because her mother has the condition. Which information should the nurse offer?
A) Osteoporosis is a progressive genetic disease with no effective treatment.
B) Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and exercise.
C) Estrogen replacement therapy should be started to prevent the progression osteoporosis.
D) Low-dose corticosteroid treatment effectively halts the course of osteoporosis.
Answer: B) Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and exercise.
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