When assessing an elderly patient with upper back pain, which of these assessment findings 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 suddenly
C) Different blood pressure readings in each arm
D) History of hypertension and lower back injury
C) Different blood pressure readings in each arm
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The primary reason for the use of respiratory care protocols is to
A. decrease the patient workload for therapists. B. standardize provision of care. C. enhance departmental efficiency. D. increase the autonomy of therapists.
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