An older patient is being abused by family members in the home and asks about adult protective services. What should the nurse explain about these services?
1. They are an organization that prosecutes those persons who abuse the elderly.
2. They provide services to protect older people who may be abused or neglected.
3. They provide a way to permanently keep the older patient separated from the abuser.
4. They place older patients who cannot adequately care for themselves in nursing homes.
2. They provide services to protect older people who may be abused or neglected.
Explanation: 1. Adult protective services (APS) programs are social services organized to protect vulnerable older adults who may be abused, neglected, or exploited. APS do not punish persons who abuse the elderly.
2. Adult protective services (APS) programs are social services organized to protect vulnerable older adults who may be abused, neglected, or exploited.
3. Adult protective services (APS) programs are social services organized to protect vulnerable older adults who may be abused, neglected, or exploited. APS do not permanently keep the older patient separated from the abuser.
4. Adult protective services (APS) programs are social services organized to protect vulnerable older adults who may be abused, neglected, or exploited. APS do not place older patients in nursing homes.
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