Which statement is NOT true about elder abuse?
A.
Inappropriate misuse of patient's funds by a caregiver is not considered abuse.
B.
Inappropriate use of restraints is a form of abuse.
C.
The abuser can be a hired caregiver or family.
D.
Sexual contact with a woman with dementia is considered elder abuse.
ANS: A
Misuse of an elderly person's funds by a trusted person is a form of elder abuse.
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