Which Statement Is True About the Risk Factors of Elder

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the risk factors of elder maltreatment?

• A) Many perpetrators of abuse are dependent, emotionally or financially, on their victims.
• B) The very old and frail are rarely victims of abuse because they are usually compliant.
• C) While abusers are likely to have psychological problems, they are unlikely to have substance abuse issues.
• D) Elder abuse is less likely to occur in nursing homes that have minimal staffing supervision and few visitors.

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