A nurse is working in the emergency room and brings an elderly woman into triage. The woman's daughter, with whom she lives, accompanies her
She came to the emergency room for shortness of breath, but on closer inspection, is covered with scabies and bed bug bites. After admitting her for evaluation, what should the nurse do?
A. Arrange for dermatology consult.
B. Review proper skin care and hygiene with the daughter.
C. Suggest an infectious disease specialist for the woman to see after being discharged from the hospital.
D. Report suspected elder neglect to the appropriate authorities.
ANS: D
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