STUDY QUESTION AND ANSWER ON DIETARY TEACHING.

A 65years old female with diagnosis of Osteoporosis is discharging home today.The primary care nurse performs dietary teaching for this patient. The nurse explains to patient the importance of taking vitamin D.Why should the nurse emphasize the importance of vitamin D intake?.

A.Vitamin is not found in the diet. B.Patient should eat a lot of spinach. C.Vitamin D will increase the absorption of calcium intake.

D.Calcium is the only medication recommended for this patient.

Correct answer is C.

Rationale: Without adequate vitamin D,bones becomes brittle. Vitamin D helps calcium to absorb better and will protect older adults from osteoporosis. And Osteoporosis patients need vitamin D and calcium for maintaince.