Geriatric patients are at a higher risk for heatstroke because:

A. circulation to the skin is reduced.
B. most geriatric patients are obese.
C. their ability to sweat is enhanced.
D. their ability to shiver is reduced.

Ans: A. circulation to the skin is reduced.

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