An 82-year-old female presents with vague complaints about feeling weak and fatigued. She denies chest pain, dizziness, nausea, or shortness of breath. She has a long history of cardiovascular and respiratory problems. She takes numerous medications but cannot recall their names or which ones she has taken today. During the physical exam, you note pedal edema, weak pedal pulses, and fine
bibasilar crackles (rales). Which of the following statements about this patient is TRUE?
a. Absence of chest pain does not exclude myocardial infarction as a possible problem.
b. Her crackles and peripheral edema may be normal findings for her.
c. Her risk of death is highest during the first few hours following the onset of symptoms.
d. All of the above.
d
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a. Y (present at the time of inpatient admission) b. N (not present at the time of inpatient admission) c. U (documentation is insufficient to determine if condition is present on admission) d. W (provider is unable to clinically determine whether condition was present on admission or not)
Using a circular saw-like instrument to remove bone or tissue is called _____
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