An older woman is admitted after falling down the stairs. Which assessment findings require immediate intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure, 80/50 mm Hg
b. Potassium, 6.0 mEq/L
c. Dark brown urine
d. Heart rate, 90 beats/min
e. Urine output, 50 mL/hr
A, B, C
Low blood pressure could indicate hypovolemia, which occurs with crush syndrome. Hyperka-lemia and dark brown urine also may indicate crush syndrome. A heart rate of 90 beats/min is within normal limits; urine output of 50 mL/hr is also a normal finding.
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