Asked by Jamil Aburoomi on May 01, 2024
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Risk factors for physical abuse of older adults include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Socioeconomic status below the poverty level
B) Residence in low-income housing
C) Impairment of the older adult
D) Frequent visits to respite care
Physical Abuse
Any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person through bodily contact or physical force.
Socioeconomic Status
A measure of an individual or group's economic and social position based on income, education, and occupation.
Respite Care
Support services provided to caregivers, offering them a temporary break from caregiving duties.
- Determine ordinary and extraordinary shifts in aging and tactics to facilitate support for the aging population.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
Elder abuse is seen in all cultures and socioeconomic groups but risk increases in clients who are of advanced age; who have physical,functional,or cognitive impairment; who experience mental illness,alcoholism,or drug abuse (in elder or caregiver); who are dependent on others; who are of low income status; or who live in inadequate or unsafe housing.Frequent visits to respite care do not increase the risk.
Learning Objectives
- Determine ordinary and extraordinary shifts in aging and tactics to facilitate support for the aging population.