A heavy dresser fell onto a 76-year-old's foot as he attempted to move it across his bedroom floor. His right foot and ankle are bruised, but he is refusing treatment or transport since it does not hurt. Which of the following statements made by the patient would be most concerning and warrant contact with medical command for further advisement?
A) "I have a history of congestive heart failure."
B) "I was recently diagnosed with cataracts."
C) "I have been told I have peripheral neuropathy."
D) "I fell and broke my left ankle last year."
C
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