You are assessing a 76-year-old female who complains of chest pressure and shortness of breath. During your assessment, the patient tells you that her daughter has not refilled her prescribed medications in over a week. This is an example of:

A. benign neglect.
B. financial abuse.
C. physical abuse.


Answer: C. physical abuse.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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