BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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114. A 75-year-old living alone has been found neglecting personal hygiene, missing meals, and becoming increasingly disoriented after a fall. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Normal signs of aging.
B. Geriatric syndrome with potential for delirium and further decline, requiring immediate comprehensive assessment.
C. Intentional self-neglect.
D. A new onset of depression.

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  • Normal signs of aging.
  • Geriatric syndrome with potential for delirium and further decline, requiring immediate comprehensive assessment.
  • Intentional self-neglect.
  • A new onset of depression.

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