Mrs Bilyea Is an 80-Year-Old Widow Who Lives in a Very

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Mrs. Bilyea is an 80-year-old widow who lives in a very expensive neighbourhood with her 55-year-old son. She requires minor assistance with her activities of daily living. She has recently been admitted to hospital with chest pain. The nurse examines the older adult and discovers that she has bruises on both of her upper arms. The son states that she was in the shower and fell, and while he was lifting her up, he grabbed both of her arms very tightly because she was wet and he did not want her to fall again. The nurse discusses her observations with other members of the health care team. Which statement by a member of the health care team indicates that more education is required?

A) "This could not possibly be older adult abuse. Mrs. Bilyea is white and wealthy; abuse does not happen to ladies like her."
B) "Abuse increases proportionately to the increased time needed to provide care."
C) "We are not sure what has happened so we should report our suspicions."
D) "Most abusers are either adult children or spouses."