Identify the correct statement describing the abuse of elderly persons in the United States.
A) Elder abuse is the most often reported form of domestic violence.
B) Statistically, neglect is the most common form of elder abuse.
C) Most cases of elder abuse are reported to the proper authorities.
D) Healthcare practitioners are only mandated to report verified, not suspected, cases of elder abuse.
Question 2An older patient with end-stage renal and heart failure is experiencing odd dreams and is talking with people who are not present in the room. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
1. Pending death
2. Ineffective pain medication
3. Overdose of narcotic medication
4. Normal visual and auditory hallucinations at the end of life
Question 3A client who has been undergoing treatment for chronic back pain has been considering complementary and alternative therapies to manage the pain. The nurse has assessed the client's needs about the more commonly used methods.
The use of available methods has been discussed with the client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
A) Glucosamine sulfate is a dietary supplement.
B) I may have some stomach upset associated with glucosamine sulfate.
C) Caution is needed with alternative therapies, as they have not been tested by the FDA.
D) I will need a prescription from my physician to obtain chondroitin sulfate.
Question 4The family of an older patient dying of liver cancer is concerned that the patient will not eat or drink. The patient is alert and oriented, and expresses no desire to eat. What action would the nurse take?
1. Force fluids.
2. Consult the dietician for feeding supplements.
3. Contact the physician for an order for tube feedings.
4. Comply with the patient's wishes despite the family's concern.
Question 5The wife of a client recovering from joint replacement surgery voices concern about the amount of pain reliever being taken by her husband.
She asks the nurse about reducing the amount of narcotics being given to by substituting them with inactive ingredients. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) We can investigate this option.
B) Administering a 'placebo' or fake medication is not ethical.
C) I cannot do that.
D) Let's speak with the physician about this request.
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