Which of the following statements regarding EMS consideration of psychosocial issues in elderly patients is TRUE?
A) Successful medical treatment of elderly patients involves an understanding of the broader social situation in which they live.
B) Most elderly patients are lonely and isolated, and may not be able to care for themselves.
C) Elderly patients usually have limited income, and are likely to be unable to afford expensive medication.
D) It is unlikely that an elderly patient in a nursing facility will be as well cared for as one who lives at home.
A
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