Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
An alert oriented older adult client has been financially and emotionally abused by their adult children for the past several years but has not reported the abuse to anyone. Which reason does the nurse identify is most likely why the client has not reported the abuse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Emotional closeness and fear of harming family often prevent reporting abuse. Laws protect against family abuse financial barriers are secondary and abuse includes non-physical forms.