💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

The nurse recognizes signs of elder abuse which include:

A Healthy weight gain
B Unexplained bruises, malnutrition, poor hygiene, fear of caregiver, and withdrawal from social activities
C Active social life
D Regular medical appointments

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Elder abuse signs: physical (bruises, fractures, burns in unusual patterns), neglect (malnutrition, dehydration, poor hygiene), emotional (fear, withdrawal, depression), financial (missing belongings, unusual bank activity). Nurses are mandatory reporters.

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