The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has osteoporosis and is being taught complications that can occur from osteoporosis. Which of these, if stated by the patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of a complication of osteoporosis?

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Hip fracture is a common complication of osteoporosis due to weakened bones. Increased bone density is not a complication but rather a desired outcome of treatment for osteoporosis. Overgrowth of bone and bone spur formation are not typically associated with osteoporosis.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching for a Patient Who Has