An 81-year-old female client has presented to the emergency department accompanied by her daughter with whom she lives. The daughter states that her mother has experienced a recent series of falls, which have resulted in her facial and arm bruises
The client smells of urine and is noticeably emaciated, unkempt, and is anxious while the daughter berates her during the nurse's assessment. What is the nurse's responsibility in this situation? A) Determine the daughter's legal status with regard to her mother's financial affairs.
B) Report suspected elder abuse to the Adult Protective Services Department.
C) Establish whether the client has a durable power of attorney in place.
D) Obtain medical records regarding prior admissions for similar problems.
B
Feedback:
In cases of suspected elder abuse, the nurse is responsible for reporting his or her suspicions to the relevant authorities. Neither the legal status of the mother and daughter's relationship nor past medical records are primary concerns.
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