A 76-year-old female fell while walking to her bathroom. She is now on the floor and reports severe pain to her right hip. Her airway is patent and her breathing adequate. Family members tell you that she takes medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression. When assessing the patient, which assessment finding is most concerning?A) Heart rate of 128 beats per minute B) Hip pain that increases with palpation C) Weak pedal pulse in the right foot D) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
A) Heart rate of 128 beats per minute
B) Hip pain that increases with palpation
C) Weak pedal pulse in the right foot
D) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
A) Heart rate of 128 beats per minute
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