Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of vulnerable adults?

• A. Exploitation
• B. Neglect
• C. Physical Abuse
• D. Financial Planning

Answer: (D)

The concept here is recognizing the kinds of harm that count as abuse toward vulnerable adults. Exploitation, neglect, and physical abuse are all recognized forms of mistreatment that can harm someone in care. Financial planning, on the other hand, is a legitimate activity focused on managing someone’s money and assets, not a type of abuse. In safeguarding contexts, issues flagged as abuse include exploitation, neglect, and physical abuse, while financial planning remains a supportive responsibility rather than an abuse category. So the option that lists financial planning does not fit as a type of abuse.