A nurse is planning the care of an older adult patient who will soon be discharged home after treatment for a fractured hip. In an effort to prevent future fractures, the nurse should encourage which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Regular bone density testing
B) A high-calcium diet
C) Use of falls prevention precautions
D) Use of corticosteroids as ordered
E) Weight-bearing exercise
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Health promotion measures after an older adult's hip fracture include weight-bearing exercise, promotion of a healthy diet, falls prevention, and bone density testing. Corticosteroids have the potential to reduce bone density and increase the risk for fractures.
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