You are providing an education session for you unit on abuse of older patients. Which of the following patients is most likely to be an abused patient?

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A 90 year old patient with advanced Parkinson's disease is more likely to be abused than any of the other patients. The typical patient to be abused would be one of advance age with few social contacts and at least one physical or mental impairment that limits the ability of the patient to perform activities of daily living.

You Are Providing an Education Session for You Unit on Abuse