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KWilfred

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The nurse understands which of the following indicator(s) describe(s) the profile of an elder abuser? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Does not have a history of abuse.
  b. Has mental health problems.
  c. Has substance abuse problems.
  d. Is stressed with the caregiving role.

Question 2

The health care provider feels an older female adult has about 6 weeks to live. After 2 months, the family remains at the bedside but, in the last few days, are becoming increa-singly impatient and irritable.
 
  This pattern is least indicative of which statement? a. The family is experiencing anticipatory grief for the older adult.
  b. The family desires that the patient be relieved of her misery.
  c. Anticipatory grieving can fail to attenuate acute grief upon death.
  d. Grievers deal more easily with known losses at known times.



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
The abuser often has mental health and substance abuse problems and is stressed or frustrated with the caregiving role. The abuser is often financially dependent on abused and has inadequate financial resources of his or her own. The abuser has had or currently has health problems, and may have a history of abuse and being abused.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. This is a true statement.
B Correct. The family is not impatient because they want her death to take place, but because of the emotional fluctuations of waiting.
C Incorrect. This is a true statement.
D Incorrect. This is a true statement.




KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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