Ageism would occur when the EMT:
A) Asks all geriatric males if they remember World War II
B) Asks family members for medical information when the patient is confused
C) Does not attempt to assess combative elderly patients with dementia because they "always act that way."
D) Disregards an advance directive that is properly filled out and presented to the EMS providers
C) Does not attempt to assess combative elderly patients with dementia because they "always act that way."
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