Osteoporosis Teaching 1495
The patient was instructed in osteoporosis in the significance of creating home safety measures to prevent falls and injuries. The patient was advised to use ambulatory assist devices like cane or walker. The patient was reviewed of the need for sunlight (15 minutes/day) to let beginning of vitamin D. The patient was recommended to use of calcium supplements.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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