Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse ( 8 Questions)
"Cognitive function and personality traits." Elder abuse can have significant psychological effects. Assessing cognitive function and personality traits helps identify changes that may indicate emotional distress or mental health issues resulting from abuse.
"Financial status and property ownership." While financial abuse is a concern, this choice focuses primarily on the material aspect of abuse. Mental and emotional impact on the client's health is a higher priority in this context.
"Social support and involvement in community activities." While social support is important, it is not the primary indicator of the impact of abuse on mental and emotional health. The effects of abuse may manifest even if the client has a supportive social network.
"Use of assistive devices and mobility aids." Assistive devices and mobility aids are relevant to physical health, not the mental and emotional impact of abuse. Mental health assessment is more relevant in this context.
Choice A rationale:
"Cognitive function and personality traits." Elder abuse can have significant psychological effects. Assessing cognitive function and personality traits helps identify changes that may indicate emotional distress or mental health issues resulting from abuse.
Choice B rationale:
"Financial status and property ownership." While financial abuse is a concern, this choice focuses primarily on the material aspect of abuse. Mental and emotional impact on the client's health is a higher priority in this context.
Choice C rationale:
"Social support and involvement in community activities." While social support is important, it is not the primary indicator of the impact of abuse on mental and emotional health. The effects of abuse may manifest even if the client has a supportive social network.
Choice D rationale:
"Use of assistive devices and mobility aids." Assistive devices and mobility aids are relevant to physical health, not the mental and emotional impact of abuse. Mental health assessment is more relevant in this context.