A Patient Is Newly Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

question 28

Short Answer

A patient is newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. List in order the nursing diagnoses according to priority for this patient. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of calcium
B)Risk for Injury related to effects of change in bone structure secondary to osteoporosis
C)Acute Pain of the lower spine related to vertebral compression
D)Deficient Knowledge related to osteoporosis and treatment to prevent further damage

• A)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of calcium
• B)Risk for Injury related to effects of change in bone structure secondary to osteoporosis
• C)Acute Pain of the lower spine related to vertebral compression
• D)Deficient Knowledge related to osteoporosis and treatment to prevent further damage

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