Author Question: Elder abuse is a form of family violence that is becoming more apparent. Many cases go unreported. A ... (Read 64 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Elder abuse is a form of family violence that is becoming more apparent. Many cases go unreported. A nurse makes a home visit to a frail elderly person's home. Adult maltreatment would be suspected if:

1. There is a lot of uneaten food in the house that was provided by a relative who comes and goes.
2. The windows of the house are broken.
3. The elderly person spends a great deal of time watching television.
4. The outside is not maintained, and there are dogs running loose in the yard.

Question 2

The term defined as behavior directed toward keeping a current state of health is:

1. Health promotion
2. Health promotion behavior
3. Health maintenance behavior
4. Health protective behavior

Mholman93 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Older adults can be abused with regard to nutrition. This includes food that cannot be swallowed or is contraindicated because of dietary restrictions.

Answer to Question 2

3
Health maintenance behavior is directed toward keeping a current state of health.