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An Older Patient Presents to the Emergency Department After Stepping

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An older patient presents to the emergency department after stepping in front of a car at a crosswalk.After the patient has been examined in triage,the nurse interviews the patient.Which of the following comments would necessitate follow-up by the nurse?


A) "I try to exercise,so I walk that block almost every day."
B) "I waited and stepped out when the traffic sign said go."
C) "The car was going too fast;the speed limit is 20."
D) "I was so surprised;I didn't see or hear the car coming."

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