According to Wetle and Fulmer, Which of the Following Protective

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to Wetle and Fulmer, which of the following protective functions may result when health professionals assist caregivers in recognizing the limits of their own health, identifying supportive services, and sharing care-giving responsibilities among available family members?

• A) It may prevent elder abuse or neglect that might have been triggered by caregiver burden
• B) It may protect the caregiver from mistreatment or abuse
• C) It may assist professionals in balancing autonomy and beneficence
• D) All of the above
• E) A and B above

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