The Trauma Nurse Understands Which Information Related to the Older

question 12

Multiple Choice

The trauma nurse understands which information related to the older trauma patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Falls are the leading cause of death in the older population.
• B) Physiologic capacity is an important predictor of outcome.
• C) Hypotension in the elderly can appear as normotension.
• D) Chronic diseases do not have much effect on the older trauma patient.
• E) Fractures to bones other than hips are uncommon from trauma.

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