After a series of admissions to the emergency department over the past several months, an 80-year-old woman's malnutrition, vague history, and pattern of physical injuries lead the nurse to suspect elder abuse
Which of the following aspects of the woman's situation may contribute to elder abuse? (Select all that apply.)
A) The woman is physically dependent on her son since she lost her mobility.
B) The woman has no income or savings of her own.
C) The woman's son describes her as "needy, helpless, and pathetic."
D) The woman and her son are recent immigrants to the United States.
E) The woman describes herself and her son as "not well-off, but not terribly poor either."
Ans: A, B, C
Physical and financial dependence and personality conflicts with caregivers and children are known to contribute to elder abuse. Low socioeconomic status and recent immigration are not identified as causative factors.
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