A client who is at risk for developing osteoporosis asks what can be done to decrease the risk of actually developing the disease. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this client?
A) Decreasing the amount of calcium in the client's diet
B) Providing the client with assisted range of motion exercising twice daily
C) Increasing regular weight-bearing activities
D) Protecting the client's bones with strict bed rest
Answer: C
Osteoporosis is a demineralization of the bone in which calcium leaves the bone matrix. One causative factor is lack of weight-bearing activity. Weight bearing helps to move calcium back into the bone, thereby strengthening them. A standard intervention for those attempting to prevent osteoporosis is beginning an exercise plan that includes weight-bearing activities. Strict bed rest may well make the osteoporosis worse because there is no weight-bearing activity. Calcium in the diet is increased in order to decrease the risk for developing osteoporosis. Assisted range of motion exercises are not weight-bearing and do not help decrease the risk for osteoporosis.
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