Your new 90-year-old patient is admitted with a broken wrist and multiple bruises. The caregiver reports the patient falls when she wanders
Which of the following would lead you to suspect elder abuse?
A.
Inconsistent explanations about the details of the falls.
B.
The patient tells you she doesn't like the caregiver.
C.
The patient begins crying when her daughter arrives.
D.
The patient has a UTI.
ANS: A
Inconsistent explanations of injuries are a common indicator of abuse. All of the other responses would not be indicators on their own, but with other factors may lead you to suspect abuse.
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