Select the correct statement regarding the nurse's documentation in a case of suspected elder abuse
A) Photo documentation is not usually included as part of the documentation.
B) Documentation should include objective data of the older adult's reactions when the suspected abuser is present.
C) It is important to include the nurse's personal opinion of the suspected abuser and the nurse's prior experience in similar cases.
D) The details of the documentation should not be reported to the adult protective services; it is important that they come to an independent conclusion about the issue of abuse.
B
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A patient's renal calculus is analyzed as being very high in uric acid. To prevent recurrence of stones, the nurse teaches the patient to avoid eating
a. milk and dairy products. b. legumes and dried fruits. c. organ meats and sardines. d. spinach, chocolate, and tea.