The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. caring for physical needs
b. misappropriation of finances
c. psychological intimidation
d. emotional depersonalization
e. abandonment
ANS: B, C, D, E
Elder abuse may take the form of physical injury, misusing the older person's finances for personal gain, psychological intimidation, and depersonalization and abandonment.
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