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 patient says he doesn't actually remember falling down. Combined with his previous statement that "it happens all the time" you suspect ________ and suggest that he tell his regular doctor about the falls.
A. clumsiness
B. attention seeking
C. elder abuse
D. an underlying medical issue
Answer: D
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