The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which age-related cause should the nurse include in the teaching session?

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Decreased absorption of vitamin D is an age-related cause of osteoporosis, as older adults are not able to produce or absorb vitamin D as efficiently as younger adults, leading to weakened bones.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Older Adult Patient