Author Question: Identify the correct statement describing the abuse of elderly persons in the United States. A) ... (Read 136 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Identify the correct statement describing the abuse of elderly persons in the United States.

A) Elder abuse is the most often reported form of domestic violence.
B) Statistically, neglect is the most common form of elder abuse.
C) Most cases of elder abuse are reported to the proper authorities.
D) Healthcare practitioners are only mandated to report verified, not suspected, cases of elder abuse.

Question 2

An older patient with end-stage renal and heart failure is experiencing odd dreams and is talking with people who are not present in the room. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?

1. Pending death
2. Ineffective pain medication
3. Overdose of narcotic medication
4. Normal visual and auditory hallucinations at the end of life

ebe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Respiratory, neurological, and cardiac changes are more likely to indicate impending death.