A patient with osteoporosis asks why the health problem developed.What nursing response would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Osteoclasts break down bone with acids and enzymes.
B) Osteoclastic activity is greater than osteoblastic activity.
C) Osteoblastic activity is greater than osteoclastic activity.
D) Osteoblasts synthesize and add minerals to the bony matrix.
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