NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse is teaching a group of female clients about the risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include?

1. Cigarette smoking, family history, and hyperlipidemia

2. Cigarette smoking, inactivity, and family history

3. Family history, hyperlipidemia, and obesity

4. Inactivity, obesity, and hyperlipidemia

The correct answer is: Cigarette smoking, inactivity, and family history

The correct answer is B: Cigarette smoking, inactivity, and family history. These are well-established risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Cigarette smoking is associated with lower bone density and increased fracture risk. Inactivity or lack of weight-bearing exercise can lead to decreased bone density. Family history is also considered a significant risk factor because genetics can play a role in determining bone density and the likelihood of developing osteoporosis. Option A is incorrect because hyperlipidemia is not a well-known risk factor for osteoporosis, while cigarette smoking, inactivity, and family history are. Option C is incorrect because hyperlipidemia and obesity are not typically considered primary risk factors for osteoporosis, unlike family history. Option D is incorrect because while inactivity is a risk factor for osteoporosis, obesity is actually associated with higher bone density in some cases and is not considered a significant risk factor for osteoporosis. Hyperlipidemia is also not a primary risk factor for osteoporosis.