You are called for an elderly man with an apparent broken hip. The patient tells you that he has osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. He denies falling and cannot remember any trauma. You should suspect:

A) decreased range of motion.
B) osteoarthritis.
C) a pathological fracture.
D) an associated spinal injury.

Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Who coined the term sanitarium?

A) Dr. William Winternitz B) John Harvey Kellogg C) Ellen G. White D) Benedict Lust

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