Which of the following is NOT true concerning abdominal pain in geriatric patients?
A) The elderly person may not be able to give a specific description of the pain.
B) The elderly have a decreased ability to perceive pain.
C) Medications may mask signs of shock associated with an abdominal complaint.
D) The causes of abdominal pain in the elderly are rarely serious.
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