You have been called by the caregiver of a 91-year-old female with dementia. The patient is complaining of pain and deformity to her upper left arm. As you assess the patient, you note various bruises to the patient's body, and become suspicious of elder abuse. What action is most appropriate at this time?
A) Contact the police to report your suspicion.
B) Confront the caregiver regarding the bruises to the patient's arm.
C) Ask the patient if she is being abused.
D) Treat the patient for a possible broken arm.
D
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A. The transfer board B. The draw sheet C. Lifting the patient D. Asking the anesthesia care provider for help
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All of the following apply to the development of a teaching plan EXCEPT
use analogies the teaching plan should be in a visual and auditory format only assess the patient's learning needs prepare learning objectives the teaching plan should be in a written format