During the assessment of the elderly victim, it is important to take into account all of the following factors except:
A) most elderly victims fake their illness, so respond accordingly.
B) the geriatric victim is likely to suffer more than one disease at a time.
C) the elderly become debilitated much more rapidly.
D) the victim may be taking a number of medications.
Answer: A
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