catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
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.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: alcohol and nicotine abuse (decreases calcium absorption and retention), among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: high intake of caffeine and certain medications, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoporosis, such as: curvature of the spine and loss of height, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoporosis, such as: backache and frequent fractures, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoporosis, such as: loss of height and decreased density of bones, among others.
Instructed on the importance of exercising regularly, as directed by MD, as a measure aimed to developing high-density bones.
Instructed on the importance of eating a well-balanced diet, high in calcium, protein and vitamin D as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding caffeine and alcohol intake as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.