The nurse is providing health education to an 80-year-old woman who has just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which of the following represents an accurate statement when teaching her about this diagnosis?
A) "Osteoporosis is usually a result of a bone injury."
B) "Osteoporosis causes a risk for fractures."
C) "Osteoporosis results from nonmodifiable risk factors."
D) "Osteoporosis occurs only in women."
B
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Osteoporosis results when bone strength is impaired, leading to increased porousness and vulnerability to fracture. Osteoporosis is not a result of fracture. Osteoporosis is partially preventable. Osteoporosis is not limited to the female gender.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.