Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Falls in the Elderly

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of falls in the elderly?

• A) Falls in the elderly are not preventable.
• B) Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the elderly.
• C) The elderly have the highest incidence of falls.
• D) All of the above are true.

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