An assessment finding for a 55-year-old patient that alerts the nurse to the presence of osteoporosis is
a. a measurable loss of height.
b. the presence of bowed legs.
c. the aversion to dairy products.
d. a statement about frequent falls.
ANS: A
Osteoporosis occurring in the vertebrae produces a gradual loss of height. Bowed legs are associated with osteomalacia. Low intake of dairy products is a risk factor for osteoporosis, but it does not indicate that osteoporosis is present. Frequent falls increase the risk for fractures but are not an indicator of osteoporosis.
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