An 84-Year-Old Female Has Fallen Down Six Steps, Landing on Carpet

Multiple Choice

An 84-year-old female has fallen down six steps, landing on carpet. She complains of abdominal and pelvic pain. Her airway is open, breathing adequate, and radial pulse intact. Skin is cool and dry with a noted tear to the left elbow with minor bleeding. EMRs report the following vital signs: pulse 84, respirations 20, blood pressure 126/68, and SpO₂ 97% on room air. Her family states she is acting normally. The hips are easily moved and do not appear broken. The patient does not want to go to the hospital and is asking to refuse. Your next action would be to:

A) ask to see what medications she is taking.
B) clean and wrap the skin tear to prevent infection.
C) ask family members for their input.
D) contact medical direction for authorization to refuse.