Author Question: The primary purpose of adult protective service programs is A) to prevent substandard care and ... (Read 106 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The primary purpose of adult protective service programs is

A) to prevent substandard care and mistreatment of the elder population.
B) to punish persons who abuse the elderly.
C) to place elders who cannot adequately care for themselves in nursing homes.
D) to permanently keep the elderly client separated from the abuser.

Question 2

The family of an older patient who is terminally ill wants to know if the patient can have a massage to help with the pain. How should the nurse respond to the family? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. It might reduce the patient's anxiety.
2. It might help reduce the patient's pain.
3. It might help the patient breathe better.
4. It could help improve the patient's mood.
5. It could cause the patient more discomfort.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: The use of complementary and alternative medicine at the end of life is associated with reduction in anxiety.