The nurse is working with a patient whose dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)scan results included a T-score of -1.5.Which of the following would be documented in the chart?
A)"Normal bone density noted"
B)"Osteoporosis identified"
C)"Osteopenia present"
D)"Results indicate osteomalacia"

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A T-score of -1.5 indicates a bone density that is lower than normal, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. This level of bone density is considered "osteopenia," which is a milder form of bone loss.

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