Your elderly patient has been struck by a car and you suspect serious internal bleeding. Her pulse rate is steady at 80, and her respirations are shallow. She tells you that she takes beta blockers for hypertension. What should you suspect?
A) There is a decreased response of the sympathetic nervous system.
B) You are likely mistaken about the internal bleeding.
C) She has a strong and healthy heart which is compensating.
D) She has fractures of several bones, including femur and hip.
Answer: A
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