Asked by Tiffany Wisham on Jul 08, 2024

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The nurse is preparing to teach an older adult woman strategies to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.What will the nurse include as part of her teaching plan? Select all that apply.

A) Begin a daily walking plan
B) Begin to take supplemental hormones
C) Avoid cigarette smoking
D) Increase calcium in the diet

Osteoporosis

A medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

Daily Walking

A routine of walking every day to improve or maintain physical and mental health.

Supplemental Hormones

Externally administered hormones used to treat deficiencies or imbalances in the body's natural hormone levels.

  • Produce and supply educational programs regarding the improvement of health, the avoidance of routine chronic diseases, and ways to retain independence among the aged.
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Navneet DhillonJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,D
Explanation :
The risk for osteoporosis increases with age and is much greater for women,in part because of their decreased bone density compared with men,hormonal changes at menopause,and inadequate calcium intake.Cigarette smoking,moderate to heavy alcohol consumption,and lack of weight-bearing exercise also increase risk.A plan to reduce risk by including walking,increasing calcium in the diet,and avoiding cigarette smoking can assist in reducing risk.There is some controversy around the use and overuse of hormone supplements and this use is not necessarily recommended.