Determining the chief complaint of an elderly patient can be difficult because:
A. normal alterations in mental status impede effective patient communication.
B. patients may have multiple problems but usually reveal the lesser complaint.
C. elderly patients fear going to the hospital and will not disclose their complaint.
D. most elderly patients are hearing impaired and cannot hear your questions.
Answer: B. patients may have multiple problems but usually reveal the lesser complaint.
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