Which of the following findings would fall into the "E" category of the GEMS diamond?
A. An elderly patient experiences a pathologic hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
B. You slip on a throw rug upon entering the home of an elderly patient who fell.
C. Your patient has a history of diabetes mellitus and degenerative joint disease.
D. An elderly widowed female has no one whom she can call or with whom she can communicate.
Ans: B. You slip on a throw rug upon entering the home of an elderly patient who fell.
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