A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of the following?

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Reduced bone mass in a post-menopausal woman is a characteristic feature of osteoporosis, which is the most appropriate choice among the given options. Osteitis deformans (Paget's disease) is characterized by abnormal bone remodeling, leading to thickened but soft bones. Osteomalacia is a bone disorder characterized by inadequate mineralization of bones, leading to soft bones. Spondylomalacia is a degenerative spinal condition characterized by softening of the vertebral bodies. These conditions are not associated with reduced bone mass in post-menopausal women.

A 74-Year-Old Post-Menopausal Woman Who Has Reduced Bone Mass Likely