An Older Adult Is Admitted to the ER Following a Fall.The

question 36

Multiple Choice

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall.The patient complains of pain in the back.The patient has a history of osteoporosis.The nurse would expect the patient's injury and subsequent pain is most likely due to:

• A) A fractured hip
• B) Spinal stenosis
• C) Herniation of a thoracic disk
• D) A spinal compression fracture

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