Answered

Welcome to Westonci.ca, the place where your questions find answers from a community of knowledgeable experts. Get accurate and detailed answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform. Get quick and reliable solutions to your questions from a community of experienced experts on our platform.

A 61-yr-old women with a history of osteoarthritis, smoking 1 ppd fractured her wrist at age 50 after falling down a flight of stairs is seeing your today for an annual exam. When you ask about her diet she tells you she does not drink milk or take a calcium supplement. You believe she is at risk for osteoporosis. What would you recommend

Sagot :

CoyoteLearner

Answer:

Yes, I think she is at risk.

Explanation:

Since your body needs Calcium and Vitamin D to not be at risk for osteoporosis since she is lacking her Calcium she may be in risk for osteoporosis But check in on her to see if she gets a regular amount of Vitamin D, If she says No, then she is at high risk if she does say yes then she may be at a more little risk than if she doesn't get Vitamin D.

Thanks for stopping by. We are committed to providing the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. We hope you found this helpful. Feel free to come back anytime for more accurate answers and updated information. We're dedicated to helping you find the answers you need at Westonci.ca. Don't hesitate to return for more.