Gerontological nursing is a complex specialty. Which of the following contributes most to this fact?
A) Elderly people are generally compromised in their health status
B) Care for the elderly costs more than care for younger patients
C) Numerous health conditions can overlap in the elderly
D) Complications after surgery or illness result in death in most cases
C
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Most elderly people are well, and their care is no more expensive than that of any other person. Death is not the most frequent outcome of illness or surgery. Multiple health conditions often coexist, making it difficult for health care professionals to sort out cause-and-effect relationships in symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.
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