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Title: The visiting nurse is at the home of an 88-year-old woman whose physician is concerned that she is ...
Post by: Craig on Jan 20, 2018
The visiting nurse is at the home of an 88-year-old woman whose physician is concerned that she is losing weight. While performing an assessment, the nurse discovers that the client's dentures are ill-fitting and this makes eating painful.
 
  The client claimed she informed her daughter of this, but the daughter is too busy to take her to the dentist. The nurse is concerned that this is a possible sign of: a. Abuse
  b. Neglect
  c. Domestic violence
  d. Depression


Title: The visiting nurse is at the home of an 88-year-old woman whose physician is concerned that she is ...
Post by: bburns on Jan 20, 2018
B
Neglect is defined as failing to meet basic physical needs. Abuse and domestic violence are evidence of actual physical harm. This situation does not describe depression.