A 54-Year-Old Woman Who Recently Reached Menopause and Has a Family

question 23

Multiple Choice

A 54-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following densitometry testing.In teaching the woman about her osteoporosis,the nurse explains that

• A) estrogen replacement therapy must be started to prevent rapid progression to osteoporosis.
• B) continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of osteoporosis.
• C) with a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow gradual bone resorption.
• D) calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise.

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