The nurse collecting data related to the client's risk factors associated with osteoporosis would include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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A) Thin body build, B) Smoking history, C) Postmenopausal age, D) Chronic corticosteroid use, and E) Family history of osteoporosis are all recognized risk factors for osteoporosis. Thin body build is associated with less bone mass, smoking can decrease bone density, postmenopausal age is linked with decreased estrogen levels which affect bone density, chronic corticosteroid use can lead to bone loss, and a family history of osteoporosis can indicate a genetic predisposition to the condition. F) High intake of dairy products is generally considered beneficial for bone health due to calcium and vitamin D, not a risk factor for osteoporosis.

The Nurse Collecting Data Related to the Client's Risk Factors