You have been asked to deliver a talk about EMS and its interaction with the geriatric population. Which point would you emphasize in your presentation?

A) Assessment can be difficult since most persons older than 70 have some degree of dementia
B) Many elderly patients have a combination of different diseases in various stages
C) Geriatrics actually account for a smaller number of EMS calls and transports than might be thought
D) Dementia and chronic disease are both inevitable parts of the aging process


B) Many elderly patients have a combination of different diseases in various stages

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What will be an ideal response?

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