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The most common injury among elderly persons is:
  1. Heart attack
  2. Hip fracture
  3. Increased incidence of gallbladder disease
  4. Urinary tract infection
Explanation
Answer: B - Normal changes to the musculoskeletal system that come with aging include a decrease in calcium absorption, a decrease in bone replacement, and loss of muscle mass and tone. These predispose the elderly person to hip fractures, a common injury, because many elderly people attempt tasks they cannot execute cause themselves harm.
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