A 52-Year-Old Postmenopausal Woman Tells the Nurse That She Is

A 52-year-old postmenopausal woman tells the nurse that she is afraid she will develop osteoporosis like her mother did. Which of the following statements is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "The American diet is much better now than when your mother was your age, so you have enough calcium in your diet to keep your bones strong."
B) "You have a strong genetic risk factor. There is not much we can do to stop the process."
C) "You need about 1000 mg of calcium a day to keep your bones strong. Let's talk about your diet."
D) "Tell me about your diet, how much walking you do each day, and what medications you take."