Which of the following statements regarding the elderly patient's nervous system is correct?
A. Short-term memory impairment is not simply the result of aging.
B. Parkinson's disease affects the cells in the sensory area of the brain.
C. Reduction in brain size increases the risk of significant head trauma.
D. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of acute delirium.
Answer: C. Reduction in brain size increases the risk of significant head trauma.
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