A nurse recognizes that a condition that occurs because of a loss of bone minerals, which leads to an increased risk for skeletal fractures, is known as
A) Footdrop.
B) Contractures.
C) Osteoporosis.
D) Thromboembolism.

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Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a loss of bone minerals, resulting in weakened bones that are more vulnerable to fractures. Footdrop and contractures are related to muscle or nerve damage, while thromboembolism refers to the blocking of blood vessels by blood clots.

A Nurse Recognizes That a Condition That Occurs Because of a Loss