A 78-year-old wealthy white widow lives in a luxury high-rise condominium with her son.She has mild cognitive impairment and needs moderate assistance with activities of daily living.She is admitted to the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)unit for pneumonia and is noted to have burns on her upper back.The son states that the patient burned herself when attempting to shower.The nurse presents the patient in interdisciplinary rounds,and a discussion ensues on elder mistreatment.Which statement by a member of the team reflects a need for further education?

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Elder abuse occurs among all races and socioeconomic groups in the United States.Options B,C,and D are all true statements.All suspected incidences of elder abuse should be reported,even if it is just a suspicion.Most abuse occurs in the home setting,the majority of abusers are spouses or children,and the risk of abuse increases with increased dependency of the elder.

A 78-Year-Old Wealthy White Widow Lives in a Luxury High-Rise