In planning your discharge teaching for a client with osteoporosis,which precautions should you encourage her to take?
A) Avoid stressful situations.
B) Schedule monthly bone density studies with your physician.
C) Remove clutter from your home.
D) Consume a high-protein diet.

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Falls prevention education is critically important in a client with osteoporosis due to the increased risk for fracture.Removing clutter from the environment reduces the risk of falls.Stress is not directly related to osteoporosis.The recommended frequency for a bone density study is once for all persons older than age 65 and for those younger who have at least one risk factor.The recommended diet for a patient with osteoporosis is an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D and limiting factors that inhibit calcium absorption such as alcohol,protein,and salt.

In Planning Your Discharge Teaching for a Client with Osteoporosis,which