A post-menopausal adult client is concerned about the development of osteoporosis and wants to begin preventative activities.Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "You should first determine if you are at risk for the development of osteoporosis."
B) "After menopause, the decline is too rapid to begin preventative interventions."
C) "Weight-bearing exercise and calcium supplements are helpful in the prevention of osteoporosis."
D) "Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated as soon as possible."

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A) Osteoporosis risk factors increase after menopause. Preventative activities include implementing weight-bearing exercise and beginning calcium supplements. It is not too late to begin prevention activities. Without additional information, it is not possible to determine if the client is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Generally, hormone replacement therapy is limited to those women who are experiencing vasomotor manifestations. The client in the scenario has two risk factors presented. Although a full analysis would be beneficial, it does not answer the client's request for information.
B) Osteoporosis risk factors increase after menopause. Preventative activities include implementing weight-bearing exercise and beginning calcium supplements. It is not too late to begin prevention activities. Without additional information, it is not possible to determine if the client is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Generally, hormone replacement therapy is limited to those women who are experiencing vasomotor manifestations. The client in the scenario has two risk factors presented. Although a full analysis would be beneficial, it does not answer the client's request for information.
C) Osteoporosis risk factors increase after menopause. Preventative activities include implementing weight-bearing exercise and beginning calcium supplements. It is not too late to begin prevention activities. Without additional information, it is not possible to determine if the client is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Generally, hormone replacement therapy is limited to those women who are experiencing vasomotor manifestations. The client in the scenario has two risk factors presented. Although a full analysis would be beneficial, it does not answer the client's request for information.
D) Osteoporosis risk factors increase after menopause. Preventative activities include implementing weight-bearing exercise and beginning calcium supplements. It is not too late to begin prevention activities. Without additional information, it is not possible to determine if the client is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Generally, hormone replacement therapy is limited to those women who are experiencing vasomotor manifestations. The client in the scenario has two risk factors presented. Although a full analysis would be beneficial, it does not answer the client's request for information.

A Post-Menopausal Adult Client Is Concerned About the Development of Osteoporosis