The nurse is caring for a woman with osteoporosis. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse teaches the woman that she is at risk for fractures to occur in which locations? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Hips
2. Skull
3. Fingers
4. Wrists
5. Forearms
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Rationale 1: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 2: The skull is not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
Rationale 4: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 5: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Global Rationale: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine. The skull is not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis. The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
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