An older adult who appears to be between 85 and 95 has been brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services after being found wandering in the street
The older adult is filthy, confused, and exhibits numerous bruises to the face and neck as well as signs of malnutrition and dehydration. What problem should the nurses prioritize for assessment and intervention?
A) Hygiene
B) Malnutrition
C) Dehydration
D) Potential elder abuse
Ans: C
Nursing guidelines emphasize that interventions related to hydration status are higher priority than most other problems, including hygiene, and malnutrition; elder abuse is not an immediate threat when the older adult is in a health care setting.
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