Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
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The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increasing calcium and vitamin D intake supports bone density in osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises (A) are beneficial, fluid restriction (C) is irrelevant, and smoking cessation (D) should be encouraged, not stopped.