An Alert and Oriented 87-Year-Old Female Has Fallen and Suffered

question 39

Multiple Choice

An alert and oriented 87-year-old female has fallen and suffered a 3-cm laceration to the back of her head. According to the patient, her walker became caught in the carpet, causing her to trip. When obtaining a medical history, which one of the following sources should be asked first?

• A) Family members
• B) Patient
• C) EMRs on scene
• D) Patient's primary care doctor

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