A nurse plans for the discharge of a 75-year-old patient who has the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Which of these actions would the nurse consider first?
a. Avoid stressful situations.
b. Schedule an annual DXA/DEXA scan.
c. Remove clutter from the floors of the home.
d. Encourage consumption of a high-protein diet.
ANS: C
Individuals with osteoporosis are very high risk for falls. The most serious health complication of osteoporosis is the morbidity and mortality associated with a fall. There is no evidence that stress impacts osteoporosis. The recommendation for a DXA/DEXA scan is every 2 years. There is no evidence that a high-protein diet is important for an individual with osteoporosis.
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