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A heavy dresser fell onto a 76-year-old's foot as he attempted to move it across his bedroom floor. His right foot and ankle are bruised, but he is refusing treatment or transport since it does not hurt. Which of the following statements made by the patient would be most concerning and warrant contact with medical command for further advisement?
A) I fell and broke my left ankle last year.
B) I was recently diagnosed with cataracts.
C) I have been told I have peripheral neuropathy.
D) I have a history of congestive heart failure.

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C. I have been told I have peripheral neuropathy

Explanation:

When a body part such as a foot is bruised, that means that there is usually pain that comes with it. Bruising is a sign of internal bleeding, and most of the time, it is not severe. However, it is especially dangerous in the elderly, because they are at a higher risk of illness.

Peripheral neuropathy is an illness where the nerves between the brain and the rest of the body are damaged, this means that even a severe injury might not hurt at all. This means that even though initial observation may reveal bruising, the actual damage could be a lot worse, and he is unaware because he cannot feel the pain.

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