The nurse is teaching a group of patients about risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. Menopause at an early age increases bone loss.
2. A family history of osteoporosis.
3. A lifetime of high calcium intake.
4. Having an active lifestyle.
5. A vitamin D deficiency.


1,2,5
Rationale 1: Abnormal absence of menses and early onset of menopause increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 2: Family history of osteoporosis, especially a maternal hip fracture, increases the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: A lifetime of low calcium intake increases the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 4: Having an active lifestyle decreases the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 5: Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis.

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