The trauma nurse understands which information related to the older trauma patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Falls are the leading cause of death in the older population.
B) Physiologic capacity is an important predictor of outcome.
C) Hypotension in the elderly can appear as normotension.
D) Chronic diseases do not have much effect on the older trauma patient.
E) Fractures to bones other than hips are uncommon from trauma.

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Falls are the leading cause of death in the elderly and frequently result in fractures to many different bones,not just hips.Decreased physiologic reserve leads to poorer outcomes.Hypertension can mask hypotension by the blood pressure appearing to be normal.That is just one example of how chronic disease can complicate the picture of an older trauma patient.

The Trauma Nurse Understands Which Information Related to the Older