Question

Explain the risk factors for osteoporosis. What can a nurse do to help manage this health condition to restore the patient to optimal health?

Answer 1

Ansó Risk factors of osteoporosis factors which are independent of BMO; =) Age =) previous personal history of fragility' fracture =) Maternal history of hip fracture -) smoking. >) Alcohol intake -) Rheumatoid arthritis => caucasian =) Falls Dependent on BMD: -) untreated hy pogonadim 2) premature menopause =) Malabsorption -) chronic renal disease 3) liver disease =) chronic obstructive pulmonary Jisease :-) Immobility.

- In order to enable nurses to assume there they roles, Knowledge of osteoporosis within the nursing programs and ongoing professional development =) Renewed emphasis on physical activity and calcium intake . is important. =) primary care settings, emergency departrhente, fracture clinig and the adminission of individual to various level of healthcare 5) working with physician