Rasmuseen University Module 2 Osteoporosis Integument Procedures Discussion

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  1. Osteoporosis is a bone disease marked by brittle and fragile bones. In this assignment, you will explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below.
    Scenario: During a recent visit with a female relative, the relative informs you that she has been diagnosed with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis. In order to help your relative, you decide to research this disease further.
    To complete this assignment, do the following:1. Research this disease using a minimum of 2 sources. 500 words.
  2. In a minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:
    • Explain how osteoporosis develops and the potential causes.
    • Describe the ways that your relative can prevent the onset of osteoporosis.


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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis disease weakens the bones and increases the risk of fracturing. During
the development of osteoporosis, symptoms or pain are not felt by a person, and pain starts
when the bones break due to weakness. The chances of one developing osteoporosis depend
on the bone mass one acquired while in their youth. Both men and women can develop
osteoporosis, but women are more likely to develop the disease. Osteopenia is one of the risk
factors that increases the chances of developing osteoporosis, but other factors increase the
disease's chances.
Everyone is at risk of developing osteoporosis, but many causes of the disease can be
prevented. Women are at a higher risk of dev...

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