Ethics & Law · single question
An 85-year-old patient with unexplained bruises and a verbally aggressive son appears withdrawn. Type of abuse and required action?
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Correct answer: C. Psychological/emotional abuse; report immediately per state law
Yelling = psychological/emotional abuse. Unexplained bruises = suspected physical abuse. Elder abuse must be REPORTED IMMEDIATELY per mandatory reporting laws — unlike adult intimate partner violence where you first speak privately with the victim.