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Q&A: Five days after a fall, a resident had an x-ray completed showing a fracture of the second cervical vertebra. Would the fall injury be considered a major injury due to these findings?

Question: A resident fell in the facility and hit the back of her head. She was evaluated in the emergency room and had a CAT scan completed the same day, but showed no injuries. Five...

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