Which of the following clients would be considered high risk for falling and fracturing a hip?
A) A 54-year-old male with obesity and short stature
B) A 36-year-old female whose diet consists of excessive sugar intake
C) A 77-year-old male with hearing impairment and corrective eye lenses
D) An 81-year-old female taking medication for chronic osteoporosis
Ans: D
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Risk factors for hip fracture include excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine (rather than sugar), physical inactivity, low body weight, tall stature, use of certain psychotropic drugs, residence in an institution, visual impairment (rather than hearing), and dementia. Osteoporosis weakens the bone and is an important contributing factor. Most hip fractures result from falls.
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