If an elderly patient experiences diminished kidney function, what effect is most likely on bone mineral density due to disrupted mineral homeostasis?

💡 Explanation

Reduced kidney function impairs vitamin D activation, which decreases calcium absorption in the intestines; because less calcium is absorbed, the body mobilizes calcium from the bones to maintain serum levels, therefore bone mineral density decreases rather than increases because of the altered mineral homeostasis.

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