A patient has been diagnosed with Paget disease. What explanation of the disease does the health care professional provide the patient?
a. “It is a severe infection in your bones.”
b. “It is a problem with bone resorption and formation.”
c. “It is a condition in which your bones become soft.”
d. “It’s a disorder of altered energy production in muscle.”
Ans: b. “It is a problem with bone resorption and formation.”
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