Diagnostic tests show that a patient's bone density has decreased over the past several years. The patient asks the nurse what factors contribute to bone density decreasing. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "For many people, lack of nutrition can cause a loss of bone density."
B) "Progressive loss of bone density is mostly related to your genes."
C) "Stress is known to have many unhealthy effects, including reduced bone density."
D) "Bone density decreases with age, but scientists are not exactly sure why this is the case."
Ans: A
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Nutrition has a profound effect on bone density, especially later life. Genetics are also an important factor, but nutrition has a more pronounced effect. The pathophysiology of bone density is well understood and psychosocial stress has a minimal effect.
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