Assignment:
Use the Osteoporosis case study to complete the assignment. Review the client profile, subjective date, objective data and diagnostic studies to complete the case study in Sherpath. After completing the case study, use the information to answer the following discussion questions.
The health care provider suspects the client has osteoporosis. What are her risk factors for osteoporosis?
What studies could be done to support the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
What clinical manifestations of osteoporosis does the client present with?
The client is prescribed alendronate. What instructions will you provide the client in regards to taking this medication?
What nutritional teaching is important of the client with her new diagnosis of osteoporosis?
What other teaching is appropriate for this client?
Answer the questions and format in an essay style paper. Introduce the client prior to answering the questions. Your conclusion is the evaluation of the teaching plan. It is required that you use APA format for your essay and references.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1000-1250 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
