Which of the following statements regarding a decreased level of consciousness in the elderly patient is correct?
A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
B. Most elderly patients have some deterioration in their level of consciousness.
C. A decreased level of consciousness is most often the result of chronic dementia.
D. The AVPU scale is an ineffective tool when assessing an elderly patient's level of consciousness.
Ans: A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
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