The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with early osteoporosis.Which intervention is most applicable for this client?
A)Institute an exercise plan that includes weight-bearing activities.
B)Increase the amount of calcium in the client's diet.
C)Protect the client's bones with strict bed rest.
D)Provide the client with assisted range-of-motion exercising twice daily.

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Early osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density and an increased risk for fractures. Weight-bearing exercises can help maintain bone density, improve muscle strength, and reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Options B, C, and D are not appropriate interventions for early osteoporosis. While calcium intake is important, it alone does not prevent or reverse osteoporosis; strict bed rest can actually worsen osteoporosis by further decreasing bone density; and assisted range-of-motion exercises are often used for clients with limited mobility, which is not typically the case with early osteoporosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Early