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Case Study 82: A 68 ylo female client has come to the healthcare provider's office with concerns of osteoporosis. She has been becoming more kyphotic and had already lost 1" in height over the last few years. She is 20 years postmenopausal replacement therapy. The client is a former secretary and spends much of her time now watching television. She stopped smoking 30 years ago. She has an occasional alcobolic beverage and drinks a cup of coffee each day and has never taken hormone 1. Identify and discuss risk factors that predispose her to osteoporosis (List at least six and provide rationales) What recommendations would the nurse give this client to prevent further worsening of her symptoms or condition? (List at least three and provide rationales) 2. 3. List three nursing diagnoses for this client with at least ons AEB. Six months later the client slipped on the ice, fell down, and broke her hip. She was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery for an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) to repair the fracture. She is currently two days post-op and having pain issues. She takes multiple doses or narcotics daily and refuses to ambulate with physical therapy, instead opting to stay in bed.

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