Which of the following are most likely to physically abuse elderly Americans?
a. A partner or spouse
b. A caregiver
c. A stranger
d. An adult child
ANS: A
In a study by Acierno et al. (2009), 1.6% of subjects report physical mistreatment, with family members accounting for 76% of the mistreatment, and specifically 57% was conducted by a partner or spouse.
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