A 78-Year-Old Man Is Admitted to the Hospital After a Fall

Multiple Choice

A 78-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after a fall from his bed at home that resulted in a fractured hip and several fractured ribs. He states, "I don't know how I broke so many bones. I only fell out of bed." The nurse can explain that:

A) loss of calcium from bone occurs in older adults and can result in fractures from minor trauma.
B) it is likely that an underlying disease made him more susceptible to fractures.
C) the bedside table near the bed added to his injuries.
D) the height of the bed will need to be lowered when he goes home to prevent further injuries.