The medical assessment of an elderly patient can be complex because:
A) he or she often makes up symptoms that do not exist.
B) caregivers typically prefer that you speak with them.
C) he or she often has more than one medical condition.
D) most elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
Ans: C) he or she often has more than one medical condition.
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