Which of the following clients is the most likely to develop kyphosis?
A) A client with hypertension
B) A client with leukemia
C) A client with osteoporosis
D) A client with emphysema
C
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Osteoporosis is common in the elderly. Radiologic examination may detect loss of bone density, fractures, or loss of vertebral height. Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) can be associated with osteoporosis; this typically causes a humpbacked appearance ("dowager's hump" or "widow's hump").
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