The home care nurse is aware of the growing problem of the mistreatment of the older adult population. How many older adults in the United States are estimated to be mistreated every year?
A) 700,000 to 1.2 million
B) 1.2 to 1.7 million
C) 1.7 to 2.2 million
D) 2.2 to 2.7 million
Ans: A
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As of 2008 it was estimated that 700,000 to 1.2 million older adults were the victims of physical, sexual, psychological, or financial mistreatment or neglect.
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