The nurse explains to the female client the risk factors for osteoporosis. What risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Lack of adequate vitamin D or calcium in the diet
2. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet
3. Tobacco use
4. High alcohol consumption
5. High caffeine consumption
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 2: Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 4: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Rationale 5: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in the diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity.
Global Rationale: Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, high alcohol or caffeine in diet, lack of vitamin D or calcium in diet, postmenopause, and physical activity. Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet would not lead to osteoporosis.
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