The major goal of nursing care for an older person with osteoporosis is
a. Prevention of further bone demineralization
b. Prevention of injuries, especially related to falls
c. Limitation of activities
d. Changing of dietary practices
B
Promoting safety to reduce the risk of falls is a major nursing intervention to prevent injuries. Response A, prevention of further bone demineralization, is attempted, but an older person who has osteoporosis has already sustained a significant loss of bone mass to place him or her at risk for fractures related to falls. Responses C and D are inappropriate because they are not specific to the needs of an older adult with osteoporosis.
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