Which client would be at highest risk to develop osteoporosis?
a. Average-sized African-American woman with two children
b. Small-boned Hispanic woman who has had four pregnancies
c. Small-boned Caucasian woman who has no children
d. Average-sized Caucasian woman with one child and two pregnancies
ANS: C
Thin, fair, small-boned women are at highest risk to develop osteoporosis.
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