Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoporosis

Question 1 of 4

A 55-year-old woman has been prescribed ibandronate sodium (Boniva) for the prevention of osteoporosis. The nurse is giving the client her prescription and should include which of the following information about taking this drug?

The client must have had osteoporosis for at least five years prior

The client should not have a vitamin D deficiency

The client must not have suffered a fracture in the past

The client cannot have a history of cancer

Question 2 of 4

A 70-year-old client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis after suffering an arm fracture when bumping into a counter. The client’s husband asks the nurse why his wife’s arm was broken so easily. Which of the following statements are correct about osteoporosis? Select all that apply.

Osteoporosis does not stop the healing process of a broken bone

Bone reaches maximum growth in a person's 20's, but stops earlier with osteoporosis

The femur is usually the most common bone fractured with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis causes near-constant pain for the client

The effects of osteoporosis cause the bone structure to weaken

Question 3 of 4

A home care nurse is working with a client who has osteoporosis. Which guideline for home safety would be most appropriate in preventing fractures in this client?

Keep lights on in the stairwell, with switches accessible at the top and bottom

Cover all cords with a throw rug taped to the floor

Keep most items on lower shelves and in cupboards under the counter to avoid reaching high

Avoid using the shower and only use the bathtub to bathe every day

Question 4 of 4

A client with osteoporosis asks the nurse why it is important to take vitamin D. Which response by the nurse is correct?

Vitamin D reduces excretion of calcium in the kidneys

Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcium

Vitamin D minimizes the risk of kidney stones

Vitamin D helps prevent constipation from increased calcium intake

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