A nurse is preparing education for a group of older adults and caregivers at a senior center on el-der abuse. The nurse is preparing to discuss seniors who are more likely to be abused or neglect-ed. The nurse includes which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Individuals with cognitive impairment
b. Individuals who abused the caregiver ear-lier in life
c. Individuals who live in an institutional setting
d. Individuals who are married and living with a spouse
e. Men living alone or in a household with family members
ANS: A, B, C
Individuals who are living alone are more likely to be abused. Women who are living alone or in a household with family members are more likely to be abused than are men.
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