A 65-year-old female admitted with a fractured hip tells the nurse that she was unaware that she has osteoporosis. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Sometimes the first sign of the disorder is a fracture."
2. "It is rare for someone your age to have osteoporosis."
3. "There is no way to prevent the disorder."
4. "Everyone has it now."
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Rationale 1: The manifestations of osteoporosis may go undetected because many patients are asymptomatic. The first sign of the disorder may be a fracture.
Rationale 2: There are different types of osteoporosis that occur in postmenopausal women as a natural result of aging. It is not rare for a 65-year-old female to be diagnosed with the disorder.
Rationale 3: Osteoporosis can be prevented by sufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D, weight management, and exercise.
Rationale 4: Not everyone has osteoporosis.
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