The home care nurse visits an elderly patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who fell while ambulating. What observation is of most concern to the nurse?
A. Stooped posture with a shuffling gait and slow movements.
B. 2 × 6 cm contusion located on the right thigh
C. Left leg externally rotated and shorter than the right leg.
D. Mild pain and minimal swelling of the right ankle and foot.
Answer: C. Left leg externally rotated and shorter than the right leg.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).