The strains of providing care for an elderly family member with a chronic condition can sometimes be more than the family or caregiver can bear
If the nurse suspects that there is a potential problem with abuse of an elderly person, preventive measures should be taken. What might early detection and prevention provide for this potential problem?
A) Sufficient resources to decrease risk for patient safety
B) Support classes for the elderly patient
C) Aging parenting classes for caregivers
D) New ways to prevent the abuse of the elderly
Ans: A
Feedback: Nurses should be alert to possible elder abuse and neglect. During the health history, the elderly person should be asked about abuse during a private portion of the interview. Most states require that care providers, including nurses, report suspected abuse. Preventive action should be taken when caregiver strain is evident, before elder abuse occurs. Early detection and intervention may provide sufficient resources to the family or person at risk to ensure patient safety. Early detection and prevention of the abuse of the elderly does not provide support classes for the elderly patient, aging parenting classes for caregivers, or new ways to prevent the abuse of the elderly.
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