Which is not one of the Fulmer SPICES categories?
a. Pain
b. Confusion
c. Falling
d. Incontinence
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A Correct. Pain is not one of the SPICES categories; the P in SPICES stands for "problems with eating or feeding."
B Incorrect. Confusion is the C in SPICES.
C Incorrect. Evidence of falling is the E in SPICES.
D Incorrect. Incontinence is the I in SPICES.
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