During an office visit, a 78-year-old woman is upset because her height is "2 inches less than it was when I was 40!" The nurse explains that:
a. Reduced height may occur as one ages due to shortening of the vertebrae.
b. She is probably experiencing this height change due to arthritis.
c. She needs to improve her posture by performing stretching exercises.
d. This is a rare occurrence and warrants a bone density test.
ANS: A
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