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Metabolism NUR 211 Module 3A Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to: 1. Collaborate with the interprofessional team to coordinate high - quality care for patients with osteoporosis. 2. Implement nursing interventions to help the patient and family cope w...

Metabolism NUR 211 Module 3A Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to: 1. Collaborate with the interprofessional team to coordinate high - quality care for patients with osteoporosis. 2. Implement nursing interventions to help the patient and family cope with the psychosocial impact caused by osteoporosis. 3. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to assess patients with osteoporosis. 4. Use clinical judgment to plan care for patients with osteoporosis. 5. Teach the patient and caregiver(s) about common drugs for osteoporosis. Learning Resources • Ignatavicius, D. (2021). pp. 986 -991 • Ignatavicius, D. (2021). Study Guide, Chapter 45 (questions 2 -16 ) • Silvestri, L. (2023). pp. 882 -883 • ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing 11.0 – Chapter 70 Osteoporosis • Loss of bone mass • Painless condition • “ S ilent disease ” Osteoporosis Progressive change in bone density associated with osteoporosis Risk Factors • Ethnicity • Age • Body frame • History • Gender • Substance use • Lifestyle Osteoporosis Diagnostic Testing • Screening • W omen >65 • Men >70 • Risk factors • Bone Density Testing • T -score Nursing Interventions • Self -care needs • E ncouraging weight -bearing activity • P atient education Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology • Osteoblasts • Osteoclasts • Primary osteoporosis • Secondary osteoporosis Clinical Manifestations • Height loss • Periodontal disease • Kyphosis • Lower back pain Complications of Osteoporosis • Fragility fractures • Deformities • Osteoarthritis • Heart failure • Bone cancer Medical Management • H ealthy diet • W eight -bearing exercise • Surgical management • Medications Pharmacology • Bisphosphonates: Alendronate (Fosamax) and Risedronate (Actonel) • Monoclonal antibody medications: Romosozumab ( Eventity ) • Vitamin D supplements • Calcium supplements • Hormone -related therapy (Calcitonin) Osteoporosis Interprofessional Care • Pharmacists • Endocrinologists • Registered dieticians/nutritionists • Physical therapists • O ccupational therapists • O rthopedic surgeons • Social workers/case managers Summary • B one loss • Risk factors for osteoporosis • M ain diagnostic tool • Medical management • Lifestyle modification