Question

A female client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she began menarche at the age of 16 years. the nurse should instruct the client that she is at a higher risk for

Answer 1

She is at an increased risk of osteoporosis. Girls who first experience menarche at later ages are more disposed to having a lowered bone density and osteoporosis later in life. This is due to having a reduced peak bone mass, which can increase the risks of fracture.