An elderly male patient is displaying a fearful attitude toward the nurse. The patient has multiple unexplained bruises, and several old fractures appear on his x-ray that were never treated. The nurse suspects that
A) The patient may have been abused by a caregiver.
B) The patient may be suffering from poor balance.
C) The patient may have been injured on the job.
D) The patient may have dementia.

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The combination of unexplained bruises and untreated fractures, along with the patient's fearful attitude, strongly suggests that the patient may be a victim of abuse. This should be immediately reported to the proper authorities for investigation. Poor balance or dementia could be contributing factors, but do not fully explain the signs of possible abuse. Job-related injuries would likely have been treated appropriately.

An Elderly Male Patient Is Displaying a Fearful Attitude Toward