An Older Adult Is Admitted to the ER Following a Fall.The

Multiple Choice

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall.The patient complains of pain in the back.The patient has a history of osteoporosis.The nurse would expect the patient's injury and subsequent pain is most likely due to:

A) A fractured hip
B) Spinal stenosis
C) Herniation of a thoracic disk
D) A spinal compression fracture