An older patient lives at home alone. Which assessment data would indicate modifiable risk factors for a hip fracture? Select all that apply.
A. Report of sleeping with two pillows
B. Medications: atenolol 50 mg daily, lisinopril 10 mg daily, Xanax 0.25 mg daily, Seroquel 50 mg daily
C. Complaints of nonproductive dry cough
D. Problems with balance
E. Complaints of lower extremity weakness
Answer: E
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1. accommodation. 2. convergence. 3. extraocular movement. 4. reaction to light.
Convert 96 mL to liters: ________ (use appropriate unit notation)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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