Geriatric patients are at a higher risk for heatstroke because:
A. circulation to the skin is reduced.
B. most geriatric patients are obese.
C. their ability to sweat is enhanced.
D. their ability to shiver is reduced.
Ans: A. circulation to the skin is reduced.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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