You have been seeing an elderly couple for one month. The 70 year old husband recently had a stroke. The wife tells you that sometimes he hits her. She rolls up her sleeve and shows you large bruises. You should:

a. consider that the stroke caused his violence
b. report elder abuse
c. refer the couple to a doctor before reporting abuse
d. call adult protective services and ask if you should file a report


Ans: b. report elder abuse

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