When Examining an Elderly Patient,which Finding Should Be Reported Immediately

question 23

Multiple Choice

When examining an elderly patient,which finding should be reported immediately to the patient's primary care provider?

• A) pulse of 62 beats/minute, regular
• B) blood pressure of 120/82
• C) capillary refill of less than 3 seconds
• D) detection of an S₃

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