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asmith134

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Disabled persons are more likely to experience some form of abuse during their lifetime compared to individuals without disabilities. Which of the following is true about abuse of disabled persons?
 
  1. Men are abused more often than women.
  2. Children are at risk because of the cost of care to the community.
  3. Child abuse is less prevalent in the disabled.
  4. The most common type of reported abuse is care related.

Question 2

Special populations, especially physically compromised persons, often experience poverty. Which of the following is true about this group?
 
  1. They are more likely to have access to needed services.
  2. They are at greater risk for more rapid progression of disease processes.
  3. Their care is usually better coordinated.
  4. They require more nursing in-home care than persons not living in poverty.



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Answer to Question 1

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The most common type of reported abuse is care related because disabled persons are more de-pendent on others for basic care.

Answer to Question 2

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People who are disabled and live in poverty are less likely to have the resources to provide for their own special needs.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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