diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Diseases Process
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, among others.
Taught that Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which there is an imbalance between bone formation and bone re-absorption.
Taught that Osteoporosis results in decreased bone mass and bone density.
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: 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 eating a well-balanced diet, high in calcium, protein and vitamin D as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.