24th July 2020

An 80-year-old lady presents to A&E having fallen down the stairs

An 80-year-old lady presents to A&E having fallen down the stairs. She has had two falls in the last six months, both times having tripped on steps. She has atrial fibrillation (AF), hypertension, and gout. She has never had a thromboembolic event. She takes warfarin and enalapril. What should be done before she can be safely discharged?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.