Osteoporosis Teaching 1116
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: advancing age and immobilization or lack of regular exercise, among others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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