A nurse is caring for an elderly client. The nurse suspects that the client, who lives in a group home setting, is a victim of elder abuse. What warning sign should the nurse watch for when caring for the client?
A) Client does not like spending his own money.
B) Client shows signs of recent weight gain.
C) Client misses scheduled visits to the healthcare facility.
D) Client shows evidence of poor grooming.
D
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The nurse should watch out for evidence of poor grooming; it could indicate that the client is a victim of elder abuse. Such a client usually spends or donates large sums of money. Weight loss and malnutrition are common among elders who are abused. Such clients also make frequent visits to the healthcare facility.
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