The nurse is assessing an older adult client who has come to the emergency department with a possible urinary tract infection.Which would alert the nurse that this client has been abused?

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Bilateral contusions above the elbows could indicate that someone has grabbed the client forcefully, which is a sign of physical abuse. Bruises, especially in symmetrical patterns or in areas not typically injured through normal activities, can be indicative of abuse.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Adult Client Who Has