• Review safety and fall precautions, and provide literature regarding how to create a safe home environment.
• Provide education on dietary and calcium supplements as prescribed.
• Emphasize necessity for medication compliance to prevent complications/decrease risk of complications. (Freemantle et al)
Provide instruction about body mechanics and lifestyle changes to prevent complications (ie, avoid heavy lifting) and fractures.
Refer to a physical therapist, as prescribed, for back-strengthening exercises.
Refer to a community osteoporosis support group if available.
Provide literature from the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Refer to a community smoking cessation support group if available.