Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as a possible indication that an older adult is being abused?
1. There are injuries in various states of healing over the patient's trunk and extremities.
2. The patient says, "I forgot to get my prescriptions filled and ran out of medicine.".
3. The patient fell getting out of a recliner and injured the right knee.
4. The patient says, "I cut my hand when the jar I was washing broke.".
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Rationale 1: Injuries of varying age raise the suspicion of abuse in all ages.
Rationale 2: Forgetfulness can occur with aging. If this is the only finding, it does not indicate abuse.
Rationale 3: Falls are common among older patients. If this is the only finding, it does not indicate abuse.
Rationale 4: This is a plausible explanation for a laceration on the hand and would not indicate abuse unless additional indicators were present.
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