Which Statements Made by a Client Prescribed Bisphosphonate for Treatment

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statements made by a client prescribed bisphosphonate for treatment of osteoporosis require education? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "It will take at least 4 years for the maximum effect of the prescription to occur."
• B) "The bone density improvement will rapidly disappear if I stop taking this prescription."
• C) "I still need to eat foods high in phosphorus."
• D) "I should spend 15 to 20 minutes in the sun on most days."
• E) "The medication I took to correct my vitamin D deficiency was in preparation for this new treatment."

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