A clinic nurse is reviewing the electronic health records of four female clients scheduled for routine annual visits. According to standard preventive health guidelines, which client should the nurse identify as requiring an initial dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan for osteoporosis screening?
- An asymptomatic 65-year-old client with no significant past medical historyCevap
- BA 55-year-old client reporting morning joint stiffness and reduced range of motion in the knees
- CA 45-year-old client who recently started a high-impact aerobic exercise program to improve bone density
- DA 35-year-old client presenting for pre-conception counseling and general wellness advice
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An asymptomatic 65-year-old client with no significant past medical history
Current national health guidelines and consensus recommendations state that all women aged 65 years and older should undergo routine bone mineral density screening for osteoporosis using a DEXA scan. This is a standard secondary prevention measure for this age group, regardless of whether they have a significant medical history or are completely asymptomatic.
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Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines
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