The nurse knows that which of the following patients listed below is at high risk for developing a hip fracture?
A)
A 77-year-old male who runs marathons and maintains a BMI of 25.
B)
An 82-year-old female with macular degeneration and uses a walker to go to the bathroom.
C)
A 64-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes and chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
D)
A 73-year-old nursing home patient with long-term continence issues but able to walk the hallways for exercise.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the Western world. The incidence of hip fractures increases with age. The incidence is also higher in white women compared with nonwhite women. Risk factors for hip fracture include low BMI, tall body structure, use of benzodiazepines, lack of exercise, previous injury to lower body extremity, vision problems, and confusion.
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