Which statement demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient?
A) "Due to damage over time to the heart, the resting heart rate is typically less than 60 beats per minute."
B) "Fever tends to be more common and more severely elevated in elderly patients."
C) "The resting respiratory rate is typically higher in elderly patients."
D) "There is no real difference between the vital signs of a geriatric patient and those of a young adult."
C) "The resting respiratory rate is typically higher in elderly patients."
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