Which statement regarding a pathologic fracture is true?
A. A pathologic fracture results from minimal trauma to a bone weakened by disease.
B. A pathologic fracture occurs when a bone is broken and pierces the skin.
C. A pathologic fracture is a painless fracture of the hand digits.
D. A pathologic fracture is produced by a loading force on bones in the vertebral column.
A
A pathologic or spontaneous fracture results from minimal trauma to a bone weakened by dis-ease. Although it is true that abuse can contribute to such fractures, pathologic fractures occur even with careful handling of the client.
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