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Carmen, age 82, lives with her son Lance, who regularly fails to fulfill needed caregiving obligations. As a result, Carmen often lacks medication, fails to eat meals, and feels isolated. Carmen is a victim of __________.
 
  A) physical neglect
  B) physical abuse
  C) emotional abuse
  D) financial abuse

Question 2

Figures underestimate the actual incidence of elder abuse because __________.
 
  A) most acts take place in public settings such as nursing homes, so they are not reported
  B) many social workers do not believe older adults claims of abuse or neglect
  C) normal accidents and injuries that result from physical aging are mistaken for signs of abuse
  D) most abusive acts take place in private, and victims are often unable or unwilling to complain


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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