When Reviewing a Report from a Bone Mineral Densitometry (DEXA)

question 98

Multiple Choice

When reviewing a report from a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) , a nurse notes that the result is a T-score of -1.75.Which instructions should the nurse plan for this 62-year-old patient? Select all that apply.

• A)Avoid smoking.
• B)Limit use of alcoholic beverages.
• C)Lose weight.
• D)Participate regularly in weight-bearing exercise.
• E)Restrict activities such as jogging and stair climbing.
• F)Set a goal to consume 800 mg of calcium daily.

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