The nurse provides care to an older adult client who displays a fearful attitude toward the nurse when care is provided.The client has multiple unexplained bruises, and several old fractures appear on the x-ray that were never treated.Which does the nurse suspect based on the current data?

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The presence of multiple unexplained bruises, old fractures that were never treated, and a fearful attitude toward the nurse are classic indicators of potential abuse by a caregiver. These signs suggest that the client may have been physically harmed by someone in a caregiving role.

The Nurse Provides Care to an Older Adult Client Who