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tensa zangetsu [6.8K]
3 years ago
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During a routine physical examination on an older female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5 feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tal

l. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2? (1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse?
a) "The posture begins to stoop after middle age."b) "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height."c) "After age 40, height may show a gradual decrease as a result of spinal compression"d) "There may be some slight discrepancy between the measuring tools used."
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1 answer:
Andru [333]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

B

Explanation:

The nurse should tell the client that after menopause, the loss of estrogen leads to a loss in bone density, resulting in a loss of height.

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