Which of the Following People Would Be Most Vulnerable to Experiencing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be most vulnerable to experiencing elder abuse?

• A) Edna,a 75-year-old woman who loves to do crossword puzzles and watch soap operas.
• B) Ed,a 60-year-old man who loves to go fishing and work on car engines.
• C) Ethel,an 80-year-old woman who suffers from dementia and is confined to a wheelchair.
• D) Earl,an 85-year-old man who has PTSD from his years in the military.

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Definitions:

Human Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that convey signals between different parts of the body, controlling both voluntary and involuntary actions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, such as between neurons, to influence or regulate bodily functions.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Action Potential

A rapid change in the electrical potential that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell in response to stimulation.