When a Cognitively Impaired, Wealthy, White Client Is Noted to Have

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a cognitively impaired, wealthy, white client is noted to have burns on her upper back, her son states that the patient burned herself when attempting to shower. Which statement by a member of the team reflects a need for further education on elder abuse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "She is wealthy; abuse does not happen in people of financial means."
• B) "Even if we are not sure, we are legally bound to report our suspicions."
• C) "We need to consider that most abusers are either adult children or spouses."
• D) "Her cognitive deficiencies put her at risk for elder abuse."
• E) "The client is white and race places an important role in who is likely to be abused."

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Definitions:

Undesirable Behavior

actions or reactions that are deemed negative or unwanted within a given social or cultural context.

Positive Reinforcement

a behavior modification technique that involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase a certain behavior.

Free Will

The concept that humans have the ability to make choices that are not predetermined by past events, genetic predisposition, or current environmental pressures, implying a certain degree of self-determination.

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including human choices and actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.