Which of the Following Statements Regarding EMS Consideration of Psychosocial

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding EMS consideration of psychosocial issues in elderly patients is TRUE?

• A) Successful medical treatment of elderly patients involves an understanding of the broader social situation in which they live.
• B) Most elderly patients are lonely and isolated, and may not be able to care for themselves.
• C) Elderly patients usually have limited income, and are likely to be unable to afford expensive medication.
• D) It is unlikely that an elderly patient in a nursing facility will be as well cared for as one who lives at home.

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