The nurse is assessing an elderly woman and suspects abuse.Which questions are appropriate for screening for abuse? Select all that apply.

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Directly asking "Are you being abused?" is not appropriate for a screening question for abuse because the woman could easily say "no" and no further information would be obtained.The other questions are among the questions recommended by the American Medical Association when screening for elder abuse.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Elderly Woman and Suspects Abuse