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nevelica

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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


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

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


nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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