An Older Patient with Newly Diagnosed Osteoporosis Asks the Nurse

An older patient with newly diagnosed osteoporosis asks the nurse to explain her health problem. Which is the correct description of osteoporosis?

A) Loss of bone density that increases the risk of fracture
B) Degenerative joint disease that produces pain and decreased function
C) Chronic inflammatory joint disease that must be treated with steroids
D) Acute infection in the bone that must be treated with antibiotics