A Postmenopausal Patient Is Treated for a Vertebral Fracture

A postmenopausal patient is treated for a vertebral fracture.The patient states, "I did not even fall or remember doing anything to cause an injury like this." The patient has a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) T-score of -3.6.What significant health history should the nurse identify that relates to this clinical presentation?

A) History of gastric reflux managed with medication
B) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet
C) Lifelong, active participation in sports activities
D) Onset of menopause at 58 years

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