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An Older Client Asks Why Their Height Has Decreased by 1/4

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An older client asks why their height has decreased by 1/4 of inch over past two years. Which response should the nurse provide?


A) "Your bones are weaker and are shrinking."
B) "Maybe you are mistaken about your actual height."
C) "Your height decreases with age due to musculoskeletal changes."
D) "Stand up straighter this time and we will measure again."

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