What does prolonged bed rest put the older adult at risk for?
a. Ankylosing spondylitis
b. Pathologic fractures
c. Osteomyelitis
d. Gout
ANS: B
Immobilization results in bone resorption, and the bone tissue becomes less dense. Prolonged bed rest puts the patient at risk for pathologic fracture. This is a serious concern for an older adult in terms of regaining mobility.
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