During an office visit, a 78-year-old woman is upset because her height is "2 inches less than it was when I was 40!" How does the nurse explain this change to the patient?
a. "Reduced height may occur as you age due to shortening of the vertebrae."
b. "You may be experiencing this height change due to arthritis."
c. "You need to improve your posture by performing stretching exercises."
d. "This is a rare occurrence and warrants having a bone density test."
ANS: A
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