An older female client diagnosed with osteoporosis takes calcium and vitamin D and performs daily weight-bearing exercise. What should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for this client?
1. Foods high in vitamin D
2. Bisphosphonates
3. Increasing exercise to 2 hours per day
4. Increased fluid intake
Answer: 2
1. Increased vitamin D intake has already been ineffective for this client.
2. Bisphosphonates reverse bone loss by increasing bone density.
3. Exercise is important, but 2 hours a day would be considered excessive.
4. Increased fluid intake is a good idea, but does not affect osteoporosis.
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