The nurse working with older women knows that risk factors for osteoporosis include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Asian ethnicity
B.
Excessive consumption of caffeine
C.
Large frame
D.
Regular physical activity
E.
Cigarette smoking
ANS: A, B, E
Risk factors for osteoporosis can be found in Box 4-9 and include Asian (and Caucasian) ethnicity, excessive caffeine or alcohol use, and smoking. A small frame, not a large one, is a risk factor due to decreased stress on the bones. Regular activity (particularly weight-bearing exercise) is a preventative factor.
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