You are called for an elderly woman who fell. She called 911 saying she hurt her head when she fell. When you arrive, her husband tells you that she is fine and doesn't need you. You can see her in the background and she appears to be bleeding from a head wound and is crying. You should suspect:

A) psychological abuse.
B) she is not really injured.
C) domestic abuse.
D) sexual abuse.

Answer: C

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A) her seizure could be the result of a low blood glucose level. B) the patient may have stopped taking her seizure medication. C) the patient is hypoxic and needs oxygen as soon as possible. D) her husband's description is consistent with status epilepticus.

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