The nurse is planning care for a female adult client who is high-risk for developing osteoporosis. Which interventions will decrease the client's risk of developing this health problem?
Select all that apply.
A) Increasing the intake of alcoholic beverages
B) Isometric exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week
C) Weight-bearing exercises such as walking
D) Having a yearly bone mineral density (BMD) test
E) A diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D
Answer: C, E
Interventions that may decrease this client's risk of developing osteoporosis include regular weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, as this activity slows bone loss. Other intervention include encouraging clients to consume adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in their diets to prevent osteoporotic fracture. A BMD test is used to determine bone strength and risk for osteoporotic fracture. This test will monitor the client's risk for fracture but it does not decrease the client's risk for developing osteoporosis Measures to prevent or treat osteoporosis include limiting the intake of beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, and phosphorus. Isometric exercises are not effective against osteoporosis.
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