A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis and lactose intolerance. What will the nurse do?

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Encourage patients at risk to be screened for osteoporosis and assess their diets for calcium and vitamin D intake. Patients who have lactose intolerance need dietary teaching about alternative sources of calcium. Caffeine should be decreased. The goal of the patient with osteoporosis is to maintain independence with ADLs. Assistive ambulatory devices, adaptive clothing, and safety bars help the patient maintain independence.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Osteoporosis and Lactose