An Older Man Comes to the Emergency Department After Falling

Multiple Choice

An older man comes to the emergency department after falling at home,and he reports that he cannot walk without losing his balance.Which steps should the nurse implement for this patient?

A) Arrange to transfer him immediately to the radiology department.
B) Determine symptom onset or when he fell at home.
C) Organize the reperfusion tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) infusion.
D) Perform a comprehensive neurologic assessment.