Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition by Shirlee Snyder,Audrey Berman,Geralyn Frandsen

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Alice Green, a 78-year-old female, has had a bone density scan as part of a regular physical exam and has been told that she has severe osteoporosis. Her primary care provider has ordered a new experi-mental medication that is supposed to maintain bone mass in clients with osteoporosis. She lives alone in her own home and is able to perform ADLs independently.
What medication teaching is essential when a client is taking medications to increase or maintain bone mass in osteoporosis?