You have been called for a 77-year-old male with chest discomfort. On scene, the patient denies ever having chest discomfort and requests to sign a refusal-of-care form. Before having the form signed, the EMT must consider that many geriatric patients may deny symptoms because of:
A) Fear of losing independence and dignity
B) Apprehension about having to take medications
C) Confusion that chest discomfort often creates in geriatric patients
D) Acute onset of dementia and other neurologic diseases
A) Fear of losing independence and dignity
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