In a typical geriatric patient, a reduction in cerebral blood flow can:
a. reduce the amount of glucose and oxygen that reaches the brain.
b. increase the patient's pulse rate.
c. decrease the patient's blood pressure.
d. increase the patient's respiratory rate.
Answer: a
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