Mr.Jamison, a 67-year-old male, is being seen in the clinic for complaints of pain in his thigh.There is swelling in the soft tissue, dislocation, altered ROM, bruising, local tenderness, and pain with any motion.The nurse practitioner suspects a femoral neck fracture.What could have contributed to this fracture? Select all that apply.

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Direct injury to the femur and osteoporosis are common contributors to femoral neck fractures, especially in older adults.

MrJamison, a 67-Year-Old Male, Is Being Seen in the Clinic