The nurse explains to the female client the risk factors for osteoporosis. What risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching session?(Select all that apply.)

1. Postmenopausal status
2. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet
3. Tobacco use
4. High alcohol consumption
5. High caffeine consumption


1, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 2: Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 4: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 5: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.

Global Rationale: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.

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