The nurse works in an emergency department in a town with a large proportion of retired persons. The nurse should consider which difference between older and younger adults as it pertains to emergency care?

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Older patients have an increased incidence of subdural hematomas because their veins are more fragile and less elastic compared to those of younger patients. This is important for the nurse to consider when assessing and treating elderly patients in the emergency department, as they may be at higher risk for intracranial bleeding due to falls or other injuries.

The Nurse Works in an Emergency Department in a Town