The Nurse Attempts to Help an 86 Year Old Patient

The nurse attempts to help an 86 year old patient describe his pain because the nurse is aware the elderly do not express pain because they:(Select all that apply.)

A) are unaware of their discomfort.
B) believe pain is a natural consequence to aging.
C) are reluctant to bother the nursing staff.
D) have been culturally trained not to complain.
E) fear taking pain medication.