Which of the following clients is most likely to have low bone density?
A) A 70-year-old woman with increased numbers of osteoblasts.
B) A 78-year-old female whose osteoclast function is inhibited.
C) A 65-year-old male who is noted to have osteopenia.
D) A 68-year-old male who takes vitamin D supplements.

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Osteopenia is characterized by a reduction in bone mass greater than expected for age, race, or sex that occurs because of a decrease in bone formation, inadequate bone mineralization, or excessive bone deossification. Increases in osteoblasts, inhibition of osteoclasts, and vitamin D supplementation would all be associated with high bone density.

Which of the Following Clients Is Most Likely to Have