What studies could be done to support the diagnosis of osteoporosis?What nutritional teaching is important for Mrs. Pelletier with her new diagnosis of osteoporosis?

OSTEOPOROSIS

The health care provider suspects the client has osteoporosis. What are her risk factors for osteoporosis?

What studies could be done to support the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

What clinical manifestations of osteoporosis does the client present with?

The client is prescribed alendronate. What instructions will you provide the client in regards to taking this medication?

What nutritional teaching is important of the client with her new diagnosis of osteoporosis?

What other teaching is appropriate for this client?

Question 1
The health care provider suspects Mrs. Pelletier has osteoporosis. What are her risk factors for osteoporosis?

Question 2
What studies could be done to support the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

Question 3
Mrs. Pelletier’s diagnostic testing yielded a bone density T-score of -3. What does this mean?

Question 4
Mrs. Pelletier is prescribed alendronate. What instructions should Mrs. Pelletier receive regarding taking this medication?

Question 5
What nutritional teaching is important for Mrs. Pelletier with her new diagnosis of osteoporosis?

Question 6
What other teaching is appropriate for Mrs. Pelletier?