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
A
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a. Asking her questions that can be answered with a "yes" or "no" b. Standing above her and smiling while you ask questions c. Allowing her to play with your stethoscope before listening to her lungs d. Using "baby talk" when asking her questions about her pain
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