Figures underestimate the actual incidence of elder abuse because
A) most acts take place in public settings like nursing homes, so they are not reported.
B) many social workers do not believe older adults' claims of abuse or neglect.
C) normal accidents and injuries that result from physical aging are mistaken for signs of abuse.
D) most abusive acts take place in private, and victims are often unable or unwilling to complain.
D
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