CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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A community health nurse is providing a teaching session on osteoporosis to women living in the community, the nurse informs these community residents that which of the following is a risk factor for this disorder
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A larger skeletal frame
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Low thyroid hormone levels.
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A diet low in Vitamin D
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A high dietary intake of calcium.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus from the food you eat. So the nutrient is important for people with osteoporosis. Studies show that calcium and vitamin D together can build stronger bones in women after menopause. It also helps with other disorders that cause weak bones, like rickets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gender. Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Age. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis. Body size. Small, thin-boned women are at greater risk. Ethnicity. Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. Family history.
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