Community Case: Suspicion of Elder Abuse Case Part 1 Growth in the aging population presents mult. Question
Answered step-by-step
Asked by kifleyifru65
Community Case: Suspicion of Elder Abuse
Case Part 1
Growth in the aging population presents multiple opportunities for nurses to advocate for the needs of elders in communities. Judy Prescott, a home health nurse, has regularly visited Florence Brown, a 67-year-old client who experienced a myocardial infarction 6 months ago. Lately, Judy has been concerned about Florence because she looks more thin and tired than usual. In addition, her son, Aaron, hasn’t visited her in quite some time.
Questions for students:
What should Judy, the home health nurse, be observing for on her next visit with Florence? Consider Florence’s environment and her physical/emotional health.
How will you assess Florence’s ability to perform her activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)? Why is it important to make these assessments when working with elderly clients?
When considering Florence’s situation, what would be indicators of elder abuse or neglect as compared with vulnerable adult status?
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
COMMUNITY 4145
Community Case: Suspicion of Elder Abuse Case Part 1 Growth in the aging population presents mult
