Question

you are covering temporarily as a support worker in the home of mrs. samuel. you notice that although there is television, telephone, and a computer in her home, there is no satellite television connection, and no phone or internet service. the client explains to you that the service provider decided to cut off these services because she cannot afford to pay for them anymore, even though mrs. samuel, who is a retired dentist, lives in a nice neighbourhood in a house with a two - car garage. what could mrs. samuel’s situation indicate? ch:12
options:
○ physical abuse
○ sexual abuse
○ emotional abuse
○ financial abuse

Explanation:

Financial abuse involves controlling or limiting a person's access to financial resources. Here, Mrs. Samuel's services (TV, phone, internet) are cut off, and she can't afford them, suggesting financial control over her resources, matching financial abuse. Other options (physical, sexual, emotional) don't relate to financial access.

Answer:

Financial abuse