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meagbuch

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A nurse who works with the older population is aware that elder abuse takes many forms. Which of the following examples most clearly constitutes elder abuse?
 
  A) A paid caregiver cleans and assists with shopping for an older adult who lives alone.
  B) An older adult assists with child care in exchange for room and board at her niece's house.
  C) A daughter manages her mother's finances after the older adult granted her power of attorney.
  D) A daughter changes her mother's incontinence brief only after the urine has soaked through all her clothing because she wants to save money.

Question 2

An 81-year-old has been living for the past 2 years in a long-term care facility. However, financial pressures have required that the resident move in with the oldest child and spouse.
 
  Which of the following statements if made by the child's spouse should signal a potential risk for elder abuse?
 
  A) I sure hope that we'll qualify for some home care because this seems pretty overwhelming.
  B) This won't be easy for anyone. I think I might even end up having to juggle my work schedule.
  C) He's used to being waited on here, but at our place he's going to have to fend for himself.
  D) I'm probably going to even have to get some friends or neighbors to help out from time to time.



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Natalie4ever

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Allowing an older adult to remain in soiled clothing as a way of preserving financial assets is a form of elder abuse. Power of attorney confers legitimate financial control to an individual and this is not necessarily coercive or abusive. Fair exchanges of services for money or housing do not constitute abusive situations.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
It is normal and reasonable to be somewhat overwhelmed with the prospect of providing care for an older adult. However, a suggestion that the older adult may have to go without care is problematic and a potential precursor to elder abuse (neglect).




meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


Perkypinki

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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