An 85-year-old male with a history of an irregular heartbeat, diabetes, renal failure, and stroke fell getting out of bed, striking his head on the nightstand. He is alert and oriented and denies complaint. Vital signs are all within normal limits. There is a minor abrasion on his forehead, but he denies any associated pain or headache. Which of the following should be your priority?
A) Asking him if he ate breakfast and checking his blood sugar
B) Inquiring whether he is up to date on his tetanus immunization
C) Determining if he takes blood thinners for the irregular heartbeat
D) Asking family members if he has developed dementia yet
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. diagnosis-related groups b. minimum data set c. outcomes and assessment information set d. resource utilization groups
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following describes a position close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body?
A. Anterior B. Ventral C. Medial D. Proximal E. Distal