A physically or mentally impaired older woman who is living with a relative and has a history of unexplained bruises or injuries, burns in unusual places, or poor personal hygiene is likely a victim of:
a. Neglect
b. Child abuse
c. Elder abuse
d. Adolescent abuse
C
These are typical signs of elder abuse, which most typically occurs among family members.
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