A Female Client Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A female client has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which would the nurse anticipate as the most likely treatment prescribed by the health care provider?

• A)Instructions to begin weight-bearing exercise at least three times a week
• B)Instructions to increase the amount of calcium and Vitamin D in her diet
• C)A prescription for hormone replacement therapy
• D)A prescription for oral bisphosphonates

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