Which of the following would be at the greatest risk for elder abuse?
A) A 78-year-old widow who lives alone
B) An 88-year-old comatose female in hospice care
C) A 73-year-old independent man who lives alone
D) An 82-year-old bedridden male living with his son's family
Answer: D) An 82-year-old bedridden male living with his son's family
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient with cystic fibrosis who has recently not been taking her pancreatic enzymes recently. What is the primary assessment finding the nurse will see as a result of this noncompliance?
A) Constipation B) Diarrhea C) Malnutrition D) Abdominal pain
The most prominent nutritional problem in the United States today is:
A) Calorie-deficient diets. B) Calorie-excessive diets. C) Low-carbohydrate diets. D) Low-fat diets.
A family member expresses concern to the nurse about behavioral changes in an elderly client. What information would cause the nurse to suspect a dementia disorder?
A) Problems with preparing a meal or balancing a checkbook. B) Increased complaints of physical ailments. C) Sudden disturbed sleep-wake cycle. D) Decreased enjoyment of activities that were once enjoyable.
A young mother confides in the nurse that her husband does not want her to give so much attention to their new baby for fear that the child will become spoiled. The nurse's best response would be:
a. "Your husband is correct. Constant attention makes an infant irritable and spoiled.". b. "Your husband is not correct. Interaction helps an infant establish trust.". c. "Your husband is concerned for you as giving so much attention to an infant significantly depletes your energy.". d. "Your husband knows what he is talking about. A lot of attention causes a child to become self-centered.".