A 77-year-old female fell and experienced a possible hip fracture. She complains of pain to the left hip area. Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert with stable vital signs; there is no deformity or gross bleeding to the injured area. You should:
A. completely expose her and carefully assess for other injuries.
B. conclude that she fell because of decreased skeletal stability.
C. tell her that her home is unsafe and that she should make the necessary improvements.
D. consider an underlying medical cause that resulted in her fall.
Answer: D. consider an underlying medical cause that resulted in her fall.
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