Why are the signs and symptoms of a hematoma late in coming for the elderly patient verses the younger or middle aged adult?
A) Older adults do not seek medical attention as quickly as young or middle aged adults.
B) Older adults who have cerebral atrophy can tolerate a larger subdural hematoma for a longer time than younger adults.
C) Older adults have a higher pain threshold than younger or middle aged adults.
D) There is no difference in the timing of the signs and symptoms of a patient with a hematoma, regardless of age.
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