A 55-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). During your teaching, you should explain that:

Estrogen replacement therapy must be started to prevent rapid progression to osteoporosis.

With a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow bone absorption.

Calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercises.

Continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of osteoporosis.