A Nurse Leads a Staff Development Session About Ageism Among

A nurse leads a staff development session about ageism among health care workers. What information should the nurse include about the consequences of ageism? (Select all that apply.)

A) Failure of the elderly to receive necessary medical information
B) Development of public policy that discriminates against the elderly
C) Staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults
D) The perception that elderly consume a smaller share of medical resources
E) More ancillary than professional personnel discriminate with regard to age