A 79-year-old woman who lives independently has been admitted to the emergency department after falling on the ice on the sidewalk outside her house. The nurse should be aware that this client is most likely to have suffered what type of fracture?
A) Ankle fracture
B) Hip fracture
C) Knee fracture
D) Rib fracture
B
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Among older adults, falls frequently result in hip fractures. These injuries are associated with numerous health consequences and are especially common among women. Hip fractures are a more common consequence of falls than rib fractures, knee fractures, or ankle fractures.
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