SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You are called to the scene of an elderly man who fell on the sidewalk in front of his house. He appears to be lucid and even cheerful, and says that he's fine, it happens all the time. You notice that he has an abrasion on his arm that is bleeding profusely.Your elderly patient shows you his list of medications and tells you what he takes them for. You should also ask:
A. "Are you taking all of them as prescribed?"
B. "Do you share your medications with your wife?"
C. "How often do you have your prescriptions refilled?"
D. "Who is your physician?"
Answer: A
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