The purpose of the GEMS diamond is to:
A. help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients.
B. provide the EMT with a standard format for assessing elderly patients.
C. replace the typical ABC approach to patient care when caring for the elderly.
D. provide clues about an elderly patient's problem by observing his or her home.
Answer: A. help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients.
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