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An 82-year-old man experienced a minor facial injury when he tripped and fell. he is conscious and alert and complains of slight pain to his cheekbones. his medical history includes hypertension, blood clots in his legs, hypothyroidism, and type 2 diabetes. during your assessment, it is important to remember that:

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assume every fall requires spinal immobilization
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