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Review Question - QID 210963

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QID 210963 (Type "210963" in App Search)
A 72-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a fall. The patient was found lying down on the floor in his room in his retirement community. The patient has a past medical history of Alzheimer dementia and a prosthetic valve. His current medications include donepezil and warfarin. His temperature is 97.7°F (36.5°C), blood pressure is 85/50 mmHg, pulse is 160/min, respirations are 13/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. That patient is started on IV fluids and a type and screen is performed. Laboratory values are ordered as seen below.

Hemoglobin: 13 g/dL
Hematocrit: 39%
Leukocyte count: 5,500 cells/mm^3 with normal differential
Platelet count: 225,000/mm^3

INR: 2.5
AST: 10 U/L
ALT: 12 U/L

A chest radiograph and EKG are performed and are within normal limits. A full physical exam is within normal limits. The patient’s vitals are repeated. His temperature is 99.5°F (37.5°C), blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respirations are 10/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?