An Older Female Adult Has Gastritis, Occasional Migraine Headaches and Severe

Multiple Choice

An older female adult has gastritis, occasional migraine headaches and severe osteoporosis in the long bones, with impaired mobility and chronic pain. In the trajectory phase, what health teaching should the nurse offer to the older adult?

A) Regular exercise (at least 30 minutes daily) will increase bone density.
B) Daily intake of vitamin C 500 mg will reverse osteoporosis over time.
C) Rest periods of one to two hours throughout the day will prevent osteoporotic pain in long bones.
D) Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) every two hours will reduce pain.