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michelleunicorn

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Which of the following statements, made by a caregiver of an older client, should alert the nurse to assess for evidence of elder abuse?
 
  a. Mom is always into something and can't seem to stay still, so I've been giving her half a Valium to get her to relax so I can get some rest.
  b. Mom wanted to stay at her home, but we were scared for her safety, so we moved some of her personal things into our home and brought her to live with us.
  c. She has not been having incontinence problems since we have been taking her to the toilet every 2 to 3 hours when she is awake.
  d. We have to feed Mom baby food now because she has trouble chewing and swallowing regular food.

Question 2

Which of the following statements by a parent indicates a need for increased learning regarding appropriate (nonabusive) discipline of a child?
 
  a. I have stopped using a switch on my child, and I am learning to count to 10 before reacting.
  b. I never spank or hit; I yell at them to stop being stupid, and if they don't, I tell them no one is ever going to love them if they act like that.
  c. I use time-outs when my child acts out or is naughty. Sometimes my child doesn't cope well with this, but I am persistent.
  d. When my child misbehaves, I distract him and focus his attention on other things. If he throws a tantrum, I have been known to just pick him up and leave from wherever we are.



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brittanywood

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




michelleunicorn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


smrtceo

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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