The nurse admits an elderly woman with a diagnosis of osteoporosis. The nurse plans which ...

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Rationale: The best intervention for this client is to encourage a moderate regular exercise program, such as walking, to reduce the loss of bone mass. While bones become increasingly fragile with osteoporosis, they do not become so fragile as to require side rail padding. The need for analgesics is not indicated, and is not inherent with the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorous supplementation, not vitamin K supplementation, is useful in treating and preventing further bone loss related to osteoporosis.