Which Older Patient Is at Greatest Risk for Mistreatment in the Home

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which older patient is at greatest risk for mistreatment in the home?

• A) An older patient who is retired from owning a business and lives with an adult married son
• B) An older patient with a history of coronary bypass surgery, is active, and lives with his spouse
• C) An older patient with severe osteoarthritis who lives with his daughter who has a son with cerebral palsy
• D) An older patient with well-controlled diabetes and heart disease who lives alone, his wife died a year ago

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