Which of the following patient factors increases the criticality of the patient's burn injuries?
A) Taking antidepressants
B) Male gender
C) Prior history of burns
D) Being in the geriatric age group
D
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Many practice managers have a(n) ________ policy, which allows staff to come in and talk whenever the manager's office door is open.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).