An older patient lives alone and has not bathed or changed clothing for several days. An investigator for adult protective services visits and determines this patient is experiencing which type of elder mistreatment?
1. Self-neglect
2. Physical abuse
3. Psychological abuse
4. Financial exploitation
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Rationale: Self-neglect occurs when mentally competent patients engage in behaviors that threaten their own safety and well-being. Failure to maintain proper hygiene practices falls into this category of elder mistreatment.
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