Which assessment findings support the suspicion that an older patient has osteoporosis?
A) The patient's reports an allergy to dairy products.
B) A lactase enzyme is a part of the patient's drug regime.
C) Bones in one of the patient's lower legs are shorter than in the other.
D) The patient is 
inch shorter than at his or her previous physical.
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