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Is it ok for rn to fax md if elderly person is found on the floor?
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Yes: Call, if rn suspects injury. Fax, if rn feels patient has no injury. Md should evaluate patient for any treatable causes of fall. Medication review is mandatory.
Answered 11/3/2012
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