Which of these statements indicates that the EMT correctly understands the goal of assessing a geriatric patient with abdominal​ pain?
A. ​"It is important to determine whether the liver is the cause of​ pain, since that is the most​ life-threatening condition."
B. ​"If the patient has tenderness on palpation of the​ abdomen, the EMT should assume bleeding is the​ cause."
C. ​"To appropriately treat the​ patient, the EMT must identify the exact cause of the​ patient's pain."
D. ​"It is more important to recognize a possible abdominal​ emergency, as opposed to determining the exact​ cause, because pain perception may be​ distorted."