STUDENT NAME ____ ____
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS _________Osteoporosis________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Osteoporosis low bone density causing Healthy diet and regular
increased risk of fracture. exercise
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings Risk for fractures,
impaired gait, risk for
Female, older age, menopause, Edema, pain, deformity, throbbing, falls.
race(Caucasians and Asians), cracking/grinding sand to joints.
smokers, alcohol use, thin body
frame.
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Calcium, Vitamin D, CBC, BUN, Dexiscan
Alkaline Phosphate, phosphorus. X-ray
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Immobility, bone
Nursing Care Medications Client Education fractures, kyphosis,
Diet in high calcium and
Assess pain level, monitor Calcium, vitamin vitamin D or take lordosis.
supplements daily,
vital signs, administer D, maintain healthy wt, avoid
alcohol and smoking,
medication as ordered. Corticosteroids, exercise.
bisphosphonate
s, hormone
related therapy,
bone health,
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Avoid alcohol and antacid, dietary
smoking, maintain Orthopedic and
healthy wt, relaxation supplements.
techniques, exercise, diet orthopedic surgeon,
in high calcium and vit. D,
daily supplements. dietician, physical
therapy.
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