Prolonged bed rest puts the older adult at risk for
a. ankylosing spondylitis.
b. pathological fractures.
c. osteomyelitis.
d. gout.
B
Immobilization results in bone resorption, and the bone tissue becomes less dense. Prolonged bed rest puts the patient at risk for pathological fracture. This is a serious concern for an older adult in terms of regaining mobility.
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