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john buchanan , 75 years retired army officer is brought to you for fever,by his daughter THERESA. army officer's wife stayed back home as she has her guests.on examination the retired army officer appear malnourished, disheleved and malodorous. smell of urine surrounded him.one of the lenses of his spectacles is broken. physician immeidately suspected abuse.what is the most appropriate action a physician can take?
a.confront daughter with abuse
b.report the abuse
c.counsell the victim about the relief centres
d.treat him and discharge

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vyseerx

  #2

b report the abuse

  #3

report the abuse

  #4

b.report the abuse

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Maverick

  #5

elderly abuse is mandatory reportable. just like child abuse. spousal abuse is not

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