Which term describes failure to provide the needed care that results in harm to a person?

Which term describes failure to provide the needed care that results in harm to a person?

• A. Neglect
• B. Abuse
• C. Negligence
• D. Injury

Answer: (A)

Neglect means failing to provide the needed care, and that lack of care leads to harm. In a caregiving setting, it covers not assisting with basic needs like eating and drinking, hygiene, mobility, or supervision, which can result in problems such as dehydration, malnutrition, infections, or injury. This is different from abuse, which involves intentional harm or mistreatment; and from negligence, which is a legal term for failing to meet the expected standard of care due to error or carelessness. Injury is the actual harm that occurs, not the failure to provide care.

Neglect means failing to provide the needed care, and that lack of care leads to harm. In a caregiving setting, it covers not assisting with basic needs like eating and drinking, hygiene, mobility, or supervision, which can result in problems such as dehydration, malnutrition, infections, or injury. This is different from abuse, which involves intentional harm or mistreatment; and from negligence, which is a legal term for failing to meet the expected standard of care due to error or carelessness. Injury is the actual harm that occurs, not the failure to provide care.