The nurse understands that caregivers, as well as clients, have a potential for violent behavior. Which one of the following employees is at increased risk for expressing violent behavior?
A) Quentin, a 24-year-old new grad nurse who is quiet and does not ask questions.
B) Tom, a 70-year-old part-time nurse who has been progressively making medication errors over the past
year.
C) Ming, a 21-year-old unit clerk who has difficulty attending to her job requirements although she just
completed a month-long orientation.
D) Clarice, a 42-year-old experienced nurse who often calls in sick and has been having performance issues
for the past two weeks.
Question 2
The day care center nurse notices that a 79-year-old client with dementia comes to the center disheveled and has a strong odor of urine. The client's adult son explains that the bruises on his mother's legs are the result of several falls at home.
The son states that he can only afford two days a week of day care for his mother. Based upon the nurse's observations, which type of abuse might be occurring? A) Psychological abuse
B) Elder neglect
C) Physical abuse
D) Financial abuse
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