A visitor to a long-term care institution witnesses an attendant scolding a client with dementia about being incontinent. The visitor reports the incident to the charge nurse. This is an example of
A) burnout with reason.
B) exploitation.
C) psychological abuse.
D) neglect.
Question 2
An elderly man lives alone and has not bathed or changed his clothing for several days. An investigator for adult protective services visits and completes a report. This type of elderly mistreatment is
A) physical abuse.
B) financial exploitation.
C) psychological abuse.
D) self-neglect.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
Concept Care Map
Examples of Health Care Plans
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation