The nurse identifies which of the following organizations as an important resource when dealing with elder abuse?
1. Administration on Aging
2. American Association of Retired Persons
3. National Center on Elder Abuse
4. Elder Abuse Prevention Center
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Rationale: The National Center on Elder Abuse was established by the Administration on Aging to act as a resource to reduce the number of older adults experiencing abuse. The American Association of Retired Persons is an organization that works to improve the lives of older adults. There is no such thing as the Elder Abuse Prevention Center.
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