Which of the Following Describes Exploitation of an Elderly Person?​

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes exploitation of an elderly person?​

• A) ​Refusal or failure to provide food, shelter, health care, or protection for a vulnerable adult
• B) ​Desertion of a vulnerable adult by anyone who has assumed responsibility for the care of that person
• C) ​Illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a vulnerable elder
• D) ​Depriving a vulnerable elder of a basic need

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