The nurse is reviewing data collected during the health history for a patient with osteoporosis. What should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis development?
a. Daily use of antacid
b. Walking 1 mile daily
c. Increased caffeine intake
d. Increased dairy food intake
ANS: C
A risk factor for osteoporosis is excessive caffeine intake or alcohol. A. B. D. Antacids, walking, and dairy intake are not risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
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