A 57-year-old man fell on the sidewalk, hitting his head on the concrete. According to witnesses, the patient was unresponsive for several minutes following the fall. Which one of the following would be most critical to relay to the physician in the emergency department?

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History of alcoholism is critical to relay because it can affect the patient's risk for bleeding (e.g., due to potential liver damage affecting clotting factors) and withdrawal concerns, which are important in the context of head injury and unconsciousness.

A 57-Year-Old Man Fell on the Sidewalk, Hitting His Head