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pepyto · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

An 87-year-old woman fell while getting out of bed. She is on the floor with severe pain to her left hip. Family members tell you that she takes medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression. When assessing the patient, what assessment finding is most concerning?

A) Heart rate of 118 beats per minute
B) External rotation of the hip
C) Weak pedal pulse in the left foot
D) Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding angina pectoris is true?

A) It results in death of a smaller portion of myocardium than does a heart attack.
B) It can be brought on by exertion or stress.
C) It is generally relieved by over-the-counter medications.
D) It generally lasts 30 to 60 minutes.