An older patient is experiencing self-neglect. A nurse recognizes this after the client states:

Question

1. "My son sometimes calls me stupid and annoying."
2. "Those bruises are from my grandson; he gets frustrated with me sometimes."
3. "Yes, my clothes are a bit dirty, but I live alone and I haven't done laundry in a while."
4. "My nephew had to borrow quite a bit of money, leaving me not enough to buy medication this month."

Answer 1

3. "Yes, my clothes are a bit dirty, but I live alone and I haven't done laundry in a while."

Explanation: 1. Psychological abuse involves the infliction of anguish or emotional abuse.
2. Physical abuse is the intentional infliction of physical injury or pain.
3. Self-neglect occurs when mentally competent patients engage in behaviors that threaten their own safety and well-being. Failure to maintain proper hygiene practices falls into this category of elder mistreatment.
4. Financial exploitation is taking advantage of an older person for monetary or personal benefit.