During a comprehensive assessment, the nurse has detected signs of elder abuse in a client. The law requires this nurse to do what?
A) Report the abuse to the appropriate authorities.
B) Set up family counseling sessions.
C) Find temporary housing for the client.
D) Educate the client and family about elder abuse.
Ans: A
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Once nurses have detected elder abuse, they are responsible for reporting the mistreatment. Each state has its own guidelines to follow. Usually, after nurses have reported the abuse, a state protective services worker meets with the victim (Miller, 2009).
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