A Family Member Tells a Hospitalized Older Adult Patient to Cooperate

question 27

Multiple Choice

A family member tells a hospitalized older adult patient to cooperate better with the treatment plan or placement in a long-term care facility will result. The nurse recognizes this statement is consistent with ___________ elder abuse.

• A) physical
• B) material
• C) psychological
• D) neglect

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