In teaching the group of patients about osteoporosis, the nurse identifies which one of these participants as having the highest risk for this disease?

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A small-boned, thin white American woman has three risk factors for osteoporosis: female gender, white race, and small body size. Patient B has one risk factor: smoking. Patient C has two risk factors: female gender and menopause. Patient D has one risk factor: family history.

In Teaching the Group of Patients About Osteoporosis, the Nurse