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Do not assume that confusion in your elderly patient is normal.
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT view revision history
Starting at what age do some medical authorities believe our organ systems start to lose about 1% of their function each year?

This is also known as what?
30 (the "1 percent rule") 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT view revision history
A diastolic pressure higher than what is considered hypertension? 90 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT view revision history
Approximately 1 out of how many people over 65 are driving today? 8 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT view revision history
In today's society, what percent of elders reside in nursing home? 5% 0 MichaelMorano Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT view revision history

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