1. Case Study Details::
Answer:
the Client: Kat Mitchell Kat Mitchell, a 62-year-old Caucasian female, sustains a
Colles' fracture while on a hiking vacation in the mountains. She receives care at a
local emergency care center, where she is asked if she has ever been screened for
osteoporosis. When Ms. Mitchell replies, "No," the healthcare provider (HCP)
recommends that Ms. Mitchell have her primary provider conduct the screening
after she returns home.
2. Upon her return from vacation, Ms Mitchel schedules a follow-up appointment
with her HCP to ensure adequate healing of the fracture. At her appointment,
the nurse interviews Ms Mitchell, who requests that she be called Kat.
During the intake assessment and interview, what information indicates that
Kat has an increased risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply).
-Recent death of her husband of 30 years
-Gave birth to her first and only child at age 30
-Body Mass Index of 19
-Blood Pressure of 150/90
-Excessive alcohol use:
Answer:
-Body Mass Index of 19
-Excessive alcohol use
A thin body build, evidenced by a body was index of 19, is a risk factor for
osteoporosis.
Additional risk factors include being female and of Caucasian or Asian ethnicity.
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