A patient is prescribed bed rest for two months. What impact should the nurse expect on the patient's skeletal bones?
A. Be affected positively by the rest and be stronger as a result
B. Increase their osteoblastic activity to promote ossification
C. Not be affected by the bed rest
D. Undergo increased osteoclast activity and bone resorption
Answer: D
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