Which of the following is an act that constitutes abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?

• A. Inflicted intentional physical or psychological injury
• B. Intentionally neglected the victim
• C. Provided comprehensive care to the victim
• D. Reported suspected abuse to authorities

Answer: (A)

Abuse in this context means a deliberate act that harms an elderly person or disabled adult. Deliberately inflicting physical or psychological injury shows a direct, intentional harm by another person, which is the clearest and most straightforward example of abuse. Providing comprehensive care is the opposite of abuse, and reporting suspected abuse is a protective action rather than an act of abuse itself. While neglect can be a form of mistreatment in many statutes, the option that clearly describes intentional harm best fits the definition of abuse as the act causing injury.