The nursing instructor is discussing disability in the United States. What would the instructor tell the students is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Arthritis
C) Hip fractures
D) Long bone fractures
Ans: B
Feedback: The leading cause of disability in the United States is arthritis. Therefore options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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