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Which potential adverse effect does the nurse assess for in an older adult patient receiving an anticoagulant?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults aged 65 and older. This risk is amplified for those on anticoagulant therapy, which increases the likelihood of severe bleeding from a fall. For this reason, nurses must diligently assess for potential adverse effects in an older adult patient receiving an anticoagulant.