The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient Who Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older patient who has been the victim of elder abuse by his adult son. Which assessment finding would support the transgenerational violence theory of elder mistreatment?

• A) The son drinks 6-8 beers every night of the week.
• B) The son watched his father consistently beating his mother.
• C) The son has given up his full-time job to care for his father.
• D) The son suffered physical beatings frequently when he was a child.

Analyze discrimination patterns against specific groups within the United States.

Define and identify examples of aversive racism.

Describe the components of intergroup relationships: prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.

Explain the natural inclination of the human mind towards categorization and its implications.

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Definitions:

Crisis Intervention Centers

Facilities or services designed to provide immediate, emergency psychological support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

Secondary Prevention

A health care approach focused on early detection and treatment of disease to halt its progression.

Intervention

A strategic action or process aimed at solving a problem or improving a situation, often in a social, educational, or health context.

Primary Prevention

Efforts or actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs, typically through risk reduction or protection.