Which sign or symptom would lead a nurse to suspect that an older adult client is being neglected by a caregiver?
A. Injuries noted in the "bathing suit" zone of the body
B. Disorientation to time, place, and person
C. Excessive weight loss
D. Rapid heart rate
C
Neglect is often manifested by dehydration, undernutrition, pressure ulcers, or contractures. Inju-ries raise the suspicion for abuse, whereas disorientation and rapid heart rate can be the result of disease processes.
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