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he client diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse, "Why does smoking cigarettes cause my bones to be brittle?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? 1. "Smoking causes nutritional deficiencies that contribute to osteoporosis." 2. "Tobacco causes an increase in blood supply to the bones, causing osteoporosis." 3. "Smoking low-tar cigarettes will not cause your bones to become brittle." 4. "Nicotine impairs the absorption of calcium, causing decreased bone strength." - Answer 4
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