A client has a bone density score of -2.8.What action by the nurse is best?

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A T-score from a bone density scan at or lower than -2.5 indicates osteoporosis.The nurse should plan to teach about medications used to treat this disease.One class of such medications is bisphosphonates.A food diary is helpful to determine if the client gets adequate calcium and vitamin D,but at this point,dietary changes will not prevent the disease.Simply scheduling another scan will not help treat the disease either.

A Client Has a Bone Density Score of -2