KL is a 70 yo African American F living in a long-term care facility in upstate New York.She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently.She reports taking calcium supplements.She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall.
-Which of the following is the likely cause of her fracture?

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Low vitamin D status is a known risk factor for falls and fractures in the elderly population. KL's history of RA or gender are not direct causes of her hip fracture, and there is no information provided to suggest that she has low calcium intake.

KL Is a 70 Yo African American F Living in a Long-Term