Which condition complicates the assessment of an older adult patient with a suspected head injury?
1. Sensory deficits
2. Slowed metabolism
3. Preexisting cerebral dysfunction
4. Decreased pulmonary function
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Sensory deficits, circulatory disorders, and communication problems make it more difficult to assess an older adult patient with a suspected head injury.
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