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An elderly woman has fallen down three steps and is complaining of back pain. After you perform a primary assessment, which of the following questions should you ask to illicit the next important piece of information?
 
  a. Did you become dizzy before you fell?
  b. Why didn't you use the ramp on the other side?
  c. Do you have a history of high blood pressure?
  d. Who is your family doctor?

Question 2

Some elderly patients have osteoporosis, a condition that results in:
 
  a. decreased bone density.
  b. decreased renal output.
  c. decreased insulin production.
  d. gall stone production.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

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Answer: a





 

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