Which of the following is an appropriate question to ask of an elderly patient who lives alone?
A) "Are you sure you are capable of taking care of yourself?"
B) "Isn't there anyone who could move in with you to help you?"
C) "Is there someone you can call if you have trouble with your medications tonight?"
D) "Don't you know living alone is dangerous at your age?"
C
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A) An unresponsive diabetic who appears to have fallen down B) An unresponsive patient found in her bed with no obvious injury C) A responsive patient with no history of injury who is complaining of a headache and neck pain D) All of the above
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