Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie about the origin of their injuries because:

A. they are protective of the abuser.
B. they do not want to be bothersome.
C. most elderly patients have dementia.
D. they fear retribution from the abuser.


Answer: D. they fear retribution from the abuser.

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