David Sudnow observed that when a patient was brought into a hospital with no heartbeat the factor that was most important in deciding how the staff would respond was the:
A) age of the patient
B) neighborhood from which the patient came
C) sex of the patient
D) way the patient was dressed

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David Sudnow's observations indicated that the age of the patient was the most important factor in determining how hospital staff would respond to a patient with no heartbeat. This reflects assumptions about the likelihood of successful resuscitation and the perceived value of life at different ages.

David Sudnow Observed That When a Patient Was Brought into a Hospital