Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The nurse working in the emergency department sees each of the following clients. As a mandated reporter, the nurse knows which client is at the highest risk for elder abuse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A 92-year-old male with late-stage Alzheimer's disease (C) is at highest risk for elder abuse due to cognitive impairment, dependency, and inability to report abuse. Orthostatic hypotension (A), glaucoma (B), and leukemia (D) do not inherently increase vulnerability to abuse as significantly as severe cognitive decline.