An older adult with dementia lives with family and attends a day care center.A nurse at the day care center notices the adult has a disheveled appearance,a strong odor of urine,and bruises on the limbs and back.What type of abuse might be occurring?

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The assessment of physical abuse is supported by the nurse's observation of bruises.Physical abuse includes evidence of improper care,as well as physical endangerment behaviors such as reckless behavior toward a vulnerable person that could lead to serious injury.No data substantiate the other options.

An Older Adult with Dementia Lives with Family and Attends