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Test Bank Chapter 07: Domestic and Family Violence Assessment - Physical Examination and Health Assessment 8e (by Jarvis),100% CORRECT Last document update:   ago

1. As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which must be present before a nurse should notify the authorities? a. Statements from the victim b. Statements from witnesses c. Proof of abuse and/or neglect d. Suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect ANS: D Many health care workers are under the erroneous assumption that proof is required before notification of suspected abuse can occur. Only the suspicion of elder abuse or neglect is necessary. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Applicati...