You have been called to a nursing home for a confused 91-year-old male patient who became dizzy and fell, striking his head on the floor. Which one of the following statements made by the nurse should be of most concern to you?

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Coumadin is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots, which can increase the risk of bleeding, especially in the context of a head injury. This makes the statement about the patient taking Coumadin for a heart valve problem particularly concerning, as it could indicate a higher risk of internal bleeding following the fall.

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