The trauma nurse understands which information related to the older trauma patient?
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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