Unit 2
Sexual
Abuse or Exploitation
- Contact or interaction of a sexual nature involving an incapacitated or dependent adult
without that adult’s consent. (Title 22 3472)
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Physical Indicators:
- Bruises around the breast or genital area
- Unexplained veneral diseases or genital infection
- Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding
- Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
- Painful urination or sitting
- Difficulty walking or sitting
- A person's report of being sexually assaulted or raped.
Behavioral Indicators:
- Demonstrates inappropriate sex-role relationship
- Exhibits inappropriate, unusual, or aggressive sexual behavior
- Reveals extreme anxiety, including difficulty eating/sleeping, fearfulness, or
compulsive behavior
- Exhibits agitation or anger
- Feels confused
- Symptoms of emotional disorders
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Abuse
Activity
Neglect
- A threat to an adult’s health or welfare by physical or mental injury or impairment;
deprivation of essential needs or lack of protection from these. It also includes self-neglect.
(Title 22 3472)
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Physical Indicators:
- Dehydration
- Neglected bed sores
- Untreated injuries or medical problems
- Poor hygiene
- Hunger, malnutrition
- Pallor, or sunken eyes or cheeks
- Lack of clean bedding or clothing
- Lack of glasses, hearing aid, dentures, prosthetic device
- Skin disorder or rashes
- Lack of prescribed medication
- Person's report of being mistreated
Behavioral Indicators:
- Unresponsiveness or helpless
- Appears detached
- Exhibits hopelessness
- Expresses unrealistic expectations about his/her care
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