Which Client Would the Nurse Identify as Having the Greatest

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which client would the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for osteoporosis?

• A) A 40-year-old overweight African American woman
• B) A 16-year-old male with a history of asthma
• C) A small-framed, thin 45-year-old white woman
• D) A 20-year-old male athlete with repeated injuries

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