An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?
Barriers to reporting elder abuse include victim shame, fear of reprisals, fear of loss of caregiver, and lack of
knowledge of agencies that provide services. Many elders fear that reporting abuse results in their placement in
long-term care because the current caregiver is the abuser. Choices 1 and 3 are incorrect. Choice 2 might be true
but is not the best choice.Psychosocial Integrity
An 85-year-old client is eligible for Medicarereimbursable home care services. Referral is contingent on meeting which of the following criteria?
The requirements for Medicare-reimbursable home care services include the client being homebound and requiring a skilled service, such as PT/OT/ST/nursing/social work.Coordinated Care
The nurse can best communicate to a client that he or she has been listening by:
Restating allows the client to validate the nurse's understanding of what has been communicated. It's an active listening technique. Regarding Choice 2, judgments should be suspended in a nurse-client relationship. Choice 3 is incorrect because leading questions ask for more information rather than showing understanding. Choice 4 communicates understanding, but the client has no way of measuring the understanding.PsychosocialIntegrity
A 10-month-old child is brought to the Emergency Department because he is difficult to awaken. The nurse notes bruises on both upper arms. These findings are most consistent with:
Children who are shaken are frequently grasped by both upper arms. Symptoms of brain injury associated
with shaking include decreased level of consciousness.Psychosocial Integrity
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue?
Tobacco use is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue; the other choices are not.Reduction of Risk
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