An 86-year-old female fell while walking to her bathroom. She is on the floor with severe pain to her right hip. Her airway is patent and breathing adequate. 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 120 beats per minute
B) External rotation of the hip
C) Weak pedal pulse in the right foot
D) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute


A

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a. Ampule b. Cartridge c. Vial d. Tube

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Assume that three providers are indicated for a claim for lab services. A clearinghouse is the billing provider and the physician practice is the pay-to provider. What type of provider is the laboratory?

A. the destination provider B. the referring provider C. the rendering provider D. the model provider

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