The nurse has educated a client on Paget's disease. Which statement by the client indicates good understanding of causative factors?
a. "It is caused by lack of calcium in my di-et."
b. "I probably had a fracture that caused it."
c. "This disease occurs because of lack of exercise."
d. "I may have a genetic predisposition."
D
Paget's disease has been noted in up to 30% of people with a positive family history. The other responses are not accurate as a cause of Paget's disease.
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