You are a therapist working in home health care. Your new patient is a 75-year-old woman who fell and broke her hip. She is home after a brief rehabilitation stay. Which of the following would typically be most important to include in your initial assessment?

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Blood pressure is crucial in the initial assessment of a 75-year-old patient who has recently suffered a fall and hip fracture. Monitoring blood pressure can help identify potential cardiovascular issues that could have contributed to the fall or that might affect recovery.

You Are a Therapist Working in Home Health Care