A visitor to a long-term care institution witnesses an attendant psychologically abusing a client with dementia. What actions are suggestive of this type of abuse?
1. Scolding them after an incontinent incident
2. Insisting the client help them with their tuition
3. Not helping a client eat when they need assistance
4. The attendant stating "I cannot work here anymore because of you."
1. Scolding them after an incontinent incident
Explanation: 1. A caregiver who scolds and ridicules a patient who is unable to care for himself or herself is committing psychological abuse by inflicting anguish and psychological pain.
2. Exploitation involves taking advantage of an older person for monetary or personal benefit.
3. Neglect occurs when there is failure to meet the older person's needs necessary for physical and emotional well-being.
4. Caregiver burnout is not a type of abuse but could cause a caregiver to abuse an older patient.
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