An 80-year-old client, widowed for five years, lives alone in the suburban home where she raised her children. She recently stopped driving due to vision problems. Her children, who live out of state, are concerned about her increasing forgetfulness and reports of loneliness. Which of the following is the MOST significant potential risk this client faces?
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A
Financial exploitation from home repair scams.
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B
Rapid cognitive decline due to social isolation.
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C
Nutritional deficiencies from difficulty with grocery shopping.
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D
Physical injury from a fall in an unmodified home.