A patient with a diagnosis of Cushing's disease has been admitted to the emergency department after taking a fall on the sidewalk outside her apartment building. This patient's underlying disease process creates increased risks of
A) hemorrhage and impaired hemostasis.
B) fractures and impaired wound healing.
C) neurovascular complications and rhabdomyolysis.
D) bruising and hematoma.
B
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Cushing's disease results in low bone density and impaired wound healing. It does not typically cause impaired hemostasis or neurovascular problems.
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