The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder ...

[jenna1]

The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. caring for physical needs
  b. misappropriation of finances
  c. psychological intimidation
  d. emotional depersonalization
  e. abandonment

Question 2

Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Older patients receive less information regarding health management than younger patients.
  b. Information on lifestyle changes were directed at younger people.
  c. Older patients were denied timely appointments for evaluation of acute illnesses.
  d. Rehabilitation programs offered limited services to the older adult.
  e. Older patients receive less evaluation and fewer treatment options for acute illnesses.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Elder abuse may take the form of physical injury, misusing the older person's finances for personal gain, psychological intimidation, and depersonalization and abandonment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
The study showed there was less information on health management and lifestyle changes. Rehabilitation programs were limited in their service to the older adult, and only 47 of physicians interviewed felt the older patient received the same evaluation for acute illnesses.

[jenna1]

Gracias!

[mjenn52]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it