During a preventive health care visit, Ms. G, an older patient, states that she is getting shorter. She says that her son mentioned that her change in stature became noticeable to him during his last visit with her
Her posture appears straight and aligned. When addressing Ms. G.'s present concerns, it is most important to inquire about: a. the number of pregnancies.
b. her parents' heights.
c. a history of scoliosis.
d. her usual height and weight.
D
Stature declines after 50 years of age because of progressive thinning of the intervertebral disks, so it is important to determine the patient's height and weight at this age as a baseline for future trending.
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