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You are called for a motor vehicle collision involving two elderly women. You are concerned because you know that elderly patients are often prescribed blood thinner for cardiac problems. This can be a problem because?
 
  A) Impaired blood clotting can exacerbate blood loss.
  B) It means they most likely have cardiac problems.
  C) It increases their risk for pulmonary embolism.
  D) It leads to diminished liver and kidney function.

Question 2

Which of the following can increase the potential for organ injury in blunt trauma in the elderly?
 
  A) Decreased bone density
  B) Decreased sensitivity to pain
  C) Decreased circulation to the organs
  D) Decreased amount of adipose tissue


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
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