When assessing a patient with upper back pain, what assessment finding would make you very suspicious of a thoracic aortic dissection?
A) Lower back pain described as a constant ache
B) Dizziness when going from a supine to standing position
C) Different blood pressure readings in each arm
D) History of hypertension and lower back injury
C
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A. To capture all of the details of the meeting B. To ensure that those who cannot attend are able to stay abreast of the information C. To document that the meeting occurred D. To stop miscommunication about office issues
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Joints that allow minimal movement.
A. diarthroses B. synarthroses C. amphiarthroses D. sutures
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