A 70-year-old woman asks, How in the world can my bones be brittle when I eat all the right foods? Which response by the nurse would be the most informative?
A) Calcium loss is expected in the older adult.
B) Calcium is continuously withdrawn from bone for nerve and muscle function.
C) Smoking and alcohol consumption speed calcium loss from the bones.
D) Walking and standing increase calcium loss from the bone.

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Calcium is continuously withdrawn from bones to maintain essential functions such as nerve transmission and muscle contraction, which can lead to bone brittleness over time, especially if not adequately replenished.

A 70-Year-Old Woman Asks, How in the World Can My