Ageism would occur when the EMT:
A) asks all geriatric males if they remember World War II.
B) asks family members for medical information when the patient is confused.
C) does not attempt to assess combative elderly patients with dementia.
D) disregards an advance directive when a geriatric patient requests you to do so.
C
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