The nurse is teaching a group of patients about risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse will include:

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A) Menopause at an early age increases bone loss due to the decrease in estrogen, which helps protect bone density. B) A family history of osteoporosis can indicate a genetic predisposition to the condition. E) A vitamin D deficiency can lead to impaired bone mineralization, contributing to osteoporosis risk. Choices C and D are incorrect because a lifetime of high calcium intake and having an active lifestyle are protective factors against osteoporosis, not risk factors.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Patients About Risk