An elderly patient may understate or minimize the symptoms of his or her illness because:
A. the nervous system has deteriorated.
B. of decreased perception of pain.
C. of conditions such as dementia.
D. he or she fears hospitalization.
Answer: D. he or she fears hospitalization.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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