When Reviewing a Report from a Bone Mineral Densitometry (DEXA)

Multiple Choice

When reviewing a report from a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) , a nurse notes that the result is a T-score of -1.75.Which instructions should the nurse plan for this 62-year-old patient? Select all that apply.

A) Avoid smoking.
B) Limit use of alcoholic beverages.
C) Lose weight.
D) Participate regularly in weight-bearing exercise.
E) Restrict activities such as jogging and stair climbing.
F) Set a goal to consume 800 mg of calcium daily.