The ___________________ ___________________ ______ ___________________ ___________________ ______ can prevent drugs from reaching a fetus.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 2
An 89-year-old female presents with multiple bruises on her face and upper extremities. She lives with her son, who tells you that the patient is always falling down and is just generally clumsy. The patient appears malnourished and frightened. She cowers when you approach and is reluctant to allow you to examine her. Her son seems to be hostile toward you and your partner and nervously attempts to explain each bruise. In this case you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. obtain a complete patient and family history.
b. report suspicions of elder abuse to the emergency department staff.
c. be honest and open with the patient's son about your concerns.
d. listen carefully for inconsistencies in stories.
