An 82-year-old man is admitted for observation after a fall. Due to his age, the nurse knows that the patient is at increased risk for what complication of his injury?
A) Hematoma
B) Skull fracture
C) Embolus
D) Stroke
Ans: A
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Two major factors place older adults at increased risk for hematomas. First, the dura becomes more adherent to the skull with increasing age. Second, many older adults take aspirin and anticoagulants as part of routine management of chronic conditions. Because of these factors, the patient's risk of a hematoma is likely greater than that of stroke, embolism, or skull fracture.
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