What Is a Common Reason That Victims of Elder Abuse

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

• A) They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves and less care is needed.
• B) They have limited financial resources.
• C) They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first.
• D) They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home.

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Definitions:

McBurney Point

A point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. This area is commonly tender in cases of acute appendicitis.

Rebound Tenderness

A clinical sign indicating irritation or inflammation of the peritoneum, where pain increases upon removal of pressure rather than when pressure is applied.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

An abnormal connection between the trachea and the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties and respiratory problems.

Suctioning

A procedure used to remove bodily secretions from the airway by applying negative pressure through a tube.