Adults with Disabilities Have an Increased Risk for Abuse and Neglect

question 7

Multiple Choice

Adults with disabilities have an increased risk for abuse and neglect. They should be screened yearly with a complete history and physical exam. Some signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect include:

• A) Weight gain, depression, skin rashes
• B) Unexplained bruising, behavior changes, depression
• C) Falls, decreased vision or hearing
• D) Trauma, depression, hernias

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Definitions:

Privilege

In tort law, the ability to act contrary to another person’s right without that person’s having legal redress for such acts. Privilege may be raised as a defense to defamation.

Negative Review

A critical evaluation or comment, typically public, expressing dissatisfaction with a product or service.

Slander Of Quality

The publication of false information about another’s product, alleging that it is not what its seller claims; also called trade libel.

Slander Of Title

The publication of a statement that falsely denies or casts doubt on another’s legal ownership of property, causing financial loss to that property’s owner.