Mary is a 58-year-old woman who is past menopause. In the past three years, she lost 2 inches in height and broke her wrist. Based on this information, Mary's physician should test her for ________.
A. osteoporosis
B. osteocarcinoma
C. osteomalacia
D. osteoarthritis
Answer: A
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