Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the client indicates a clear understanding of osteoporosis?
The client's statement, "Osteoporosis occurs when my body makes too much bone, causing it to become dense and heavy," is incorrect. Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to weak and fragile bones, not an increase in bone production.
The statement, "The imbalance between bone resorption and formation results in weak and fragile bones," correctly explains the pathophysiology of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis occurs when there is an imbalance in bone remodeling, with increased bone resorption (breakdown) compared to bone formation.
The client's statement, "Osteoporosis happens because my body doesn't produce enough estrogen after menopause," is partially correct. Estrogen deficiency after menopause is one of the factors contributing to bone loss in women, but it's not the sole cause of osteoporosis.
The statement, "Increased vitamin D levels lead to enhanced bone resorption and formation," is incorrect. Adequate vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health, but excessive vitamin D levels do not lead to enhanced bone resorption and formation. Instead, they can have adverse effects on other body systems.
Choice A rationale:
The client's statement, "Osteoporosis occurs when my body makes too much bone, causing it to become dense and heavy," is incorrect.
Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to weak and fragile bones, not an increase in bone production.
Choice B rationale:
The statement, "The imbalance between bone resorption and formation results in weak and fragile bones," correctly explains the pathophysiology of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis occurs when there is an imbalance in bone remodeling, with increased bone resorption (breakdown) compared to bone formation.
Choice C rationale:
The client's statement, "Osteoporosis happens because my body doesn't produce enough estrogen after menopause," is partially correct.
Estrogen deficiency after menopause is one of the factors contributing to bone loss in women, but it's not the sole cause of osteoporosis.
Choice D rationale:
The statement, "Increased vitamin D levels lead to enhanced bone resorption and formation," is incorrect.
Adequate vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health, but excessive vitamin D levels do not lead to enhanced bone resorption and formation.
Instead, they can have adverse effects on other body systems.