A 60-year-old female patient is about to begin long-term therapy with a glucocorticoid. Which intervention will the provider prescribe to help minimize the patient's risk of developing osteoporosis?
A) Baseline vitamin D level
B) Calcium and vitamin D supplements
C) Estrogen therapy
D) Skeletal x-rays before treatment
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