Your Patient Was Admitted After a Fall in Her Home

question 13

Multiple Choice

Your patient was admitted after a fall in her home.After measuring the patient's legs,you determine that her left leg is 4.5 cm shorter than her right leg.This difference most likely indicates

• A) a finding within normal limits.
• B) a hip fracture with displacement of the proximal femur.
• C) dislocation of the hip.
• D) flexion contractures of the hip.

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