A nurse is providing an in-service training on elder abuse for ...

[washai]

A nurse is providing an in-service training on elder abuse for the staff at an urban clinic. Which will she include as risk factors for elder abuse? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Cancer
  2. Diabetes
  3. Dementia
  4. Paraplegia
  5. Mental illness

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a group of older adults. Which patients would the nurse recognize as being at greater risk for elder abuse? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The patient with dementia who is cared for by family members.
  2. The patient with dementia who is cared for by a paid caregiver.
  3. The patient with depression who is cared for by family members.
  4. The patient who is experiencing chronic anxiety and is cared for family members.
  5. The patient who is grieving the loss of a spouse and is cared for by a paid caregiver.

[DylanD1323]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3, 5
Explanation: Because older adults most at risk for abuse are those suffering from dementia and mental illness, some experts suggest that all older patients diagnosed with mental illness and dementia should be screened for elder abuse. Cancer and diabetes do not create an increased risk for elder abuse. Although individuals with paraplegia may have significant dependencies, their ability to communicate decreases their vulnerability to abuse.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: Older adults most at risk for elder abuse are those individuals with dementia and mental illness, regardless of who is caring for them. The patient who is grieving the loss of a spouse is not described as having a mental illness and is not at greater risk for elder abuse.

[washai]

Thank you

[DylanD1323]

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