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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Definitions:

Personality Factors

Fundamental traits or characteristics that consistently influence an individual's behavior and attitudes, forming the basis of personality.

Abusive Parenting

A pattern of behavior where a caregiver causes physical, emotional, or psychological harm to a child, impacting their health and well-being.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to perceived challenges or threats, resulting in a state of strain or tension.

Dissociative Amnesia

Dissociative amnesia is a disorder characterized by temporary memory loss that cannot be attributed to a common neurological or psychiatric cause, often triggered by trauma.