Which disease process should the APRN suspect in this patient?

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A small-framed, older adult patient is having problems with mobility. The patient is treated at a hospital after a recent fall. During a follow-up visit, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnoses the patient with a fragility fracture of the femur and would like to assess for additional problems.

Which disease process should the APRN suspect in this patient?

  • Osteoarthritis

 

  • Breast cancer

 

  • Osteoporosis

 

  • Chronic kidney disease
 
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