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When the office nurse completes height measurement for the 72-year-old female, the client says that she lost half an inch. Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Aging causes vertebral column shortening due to water and bone density loss, leading to height reduction. Muscle mass, exercise, and cartilage loss don’t primarily affect height.

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