The daughter of an older female patient with osteoporosis asks what she can do to prevent the development of the disorder as she ages. What should the nurse suggest to the daughter?
a. Keep body weight low.
b. Increase oral intake of calcium.
c. Engage in water aerobic activities.
d. Engage in weight-bearing exercises.
ANS: D
The bone loss from osteoporosis can be offset by weight-bearing physical exercise which stimulates bone matrix deposition, increasing bone density. A. Keeping body weight low does not necessarily reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. B. Increasing the oral intake of calcium should be determined by the daughter's primary care provider. C. Water aerobic activities are not weight-bearing and will not prevent the development of osteoporosis.
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