The Nurse Is Caring for a Frail Older Adult Patient

The nurse is caring for a frail older adult patient who is admitted to the hospital after falling. The patient has been living alone independently and appears reluctant to accept assistance. The nurse recognizes that the patient's reluctance to accept assistance is most likely caused by fear of what?

A) The inability to pay for services.
B) Adding additional financial burden on the family.
C) Relinquishing their independent living.
D) The loss of privacy.