What Does Prolonged Bed Rest Put the Older Adult at Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does prolonged bed rest put the older adult at risk for?

• A) Ankylosing spondylitis
• B) Pathologic fractures
• C) Osteomyelitis
• D) Gout

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Spontaneous Remission

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