An 82-year-old male is admitted for observation after a fall. What is this patient at increased risk for?
A) Hematoma
B) Skull fracture
C) Embolus
D) Stroke
Ans: A
Feedback: 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.
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