OSTEOPOROSIS
Use the information on Osteoporosis to answer the following discussion questions.
The health care provider suspects the client has osteoporosis. What are her risk factors for osteoporosis?
1)What studies could be done to support the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
2)What clinical manifestations of osteoporosis does the client present with?
3)The client is prescribed alendronate. What instructions will you provide the client in regards to taking this medication?
4) What nutritional teaching is important of the client with her new diagnosis of osteoporosis?
5) What other teaching is appropriate for this client?
Answer the questions and format in an essay style paper. Your conclusion is the evaluation of the teaching plan. It is required that you use APA format for your essay and references.