Which of the Following Is True Regarding Elder Abuse in the United

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding elder abuse in the United States?

• A)Abuse by spouses is half as likely as abuse by children.
• B)Physical abuse is most likely to be directed at elders who have some type of dementia.
• C)Abuse of elders is a common family interaction pattern in the United States.
• D)Financial dependency of the abuser on the victim is a risk factor for abuse.

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