What are the three domains assessed in suspected adult (elder) abuse?

What are the three domains assessed in suspected adult (elder) abuse?

• A. Physical, Emotional, Financial
• B. Nutritional, Sleep, Hygiene
• C. Vision, Hearing, Mobility
• D. Medication, Vaccines, Allergies

Answer: (A)

Three domains assessed in suspected elder abuse are physical harm, emotional/psychological abuse, and financial exploitation. Physical harm looks for injuries or conditions that don’t match the explanation given or that suggest abuse, neglect, or repeated harm. Emotional abuse covers threats, humiliation, coercion, isolation, or other behaviors that erode the elder’s mental well-being and autonomy. Financial exploitation involves misuse of the elder’s money or assets, such as unusual withdrawals, changes in financial documents, forgery, or a caregiver exerting control over finances. These domains capture different ways harm can manifest: not just visible injuries, but also the pressure and control that affect a person’s safety and resources. The other options describe general health factors or functional/medical concerns rather than distinct abuse domains.

Three domains assessed in suspected elder abuse are physical harm, emotional/psychological abuse, and financial exploitation. Physical harm looks for injuries or conditions that don’t match the explanation given or that suggest abuse, neglect, or repeated harm. Emotional abuse covers threats, humiliation, coercion, isolation, or other behaviors that erode the elder’s mental well-being and autonomy. Financial exploitation involves misuse of the elder’s money or assets, such as unusual withdrawals, changes in financial documents, forgery, or a caregiver exerting control over finances.

These domains capture different ways harm can manifest: not just visible injuries, but also the pressure and control that affect a person’s safety and resources. The other options describe general health factors or functional/medical concerns rather than distinct abuse domains.