An acquaintance tells a nurse she suspects a relative might be a victim of elder abuse by a family member. The nurse advises the acquaintance to
A) call the relative's pastor and ask what members of the parish have observed.
B) plan to visit the relative frequently during a 2-week period and then confront the family with her suspicions.
C) complete a confidential report with the adult protective services in the area.
D) ask the relative if she is being abused.
C
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a. Ineffective breathing pattern related to drug effect on the respiratory center b. Risk for injury related to hallucinations c. Insomnia d. Chronic confusion related to excessive stimulation of nervous system as evidenced by impaired socialization e. Personality conflict
A patient is admitted to the critical care unit in congestive heart failure secondary to renal insufficiency
The patient reports that over the past few weeks, his urine output has decreased, and he has developed peripheral edema and ascites. A diagnosis of renal failure is made. The nurse would expect to see elevated values in the following laboratory results: (Select all that apply). a. BUN. b. creatinine. c. glucose. d. hemoglobin and hematocrit. e. protein.
Select the most appropriate label to complete this nursing diagnosis: ___________, related to feelings of shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by watching television alone at home every evening
a. Deficient knowledge b. Ineffective coping c. Powerlessness d. Social isolation
An individual with gambling disorder would most likely have ________ as a comorbid diagnosis.
a. Bipolar I disorder b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder c. Depression d. Borderline personality disorder