An 85-year-old male with a history of an irregular heartbeat, diabetes, renal failure, and stroke fell while getting out of bed, striking his head on the nightstand. He is alert and oriented and denies any complaint. Vital signs are all within normal limits. There is a minor abrasion on his forehead, but he denies any associated pain or headache. What should be your next priority?
A) Ask the patient if he ate breakfast and check his blood sugar
B) Inquire whether he is up-to-date on his tetanus immunization
C) Determine whether he takes blood thinners for the irregular heartbeat
D) Ask family members if he has developed dementia yet
C) Determine whether he takes blood thinners for the irregular heartbeat
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