A 73-year-old man admitted he was permanently disabled. What is the most probable cause of his disability?
A. Arthritis and orthopedic impairments
B. A spinal cord or head injury
C. Homeless and nowhere else to go
D. No longer welcome in his child's home
ANS: A
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