When Documenting Suspected Abuse of an Older Patient, It Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

When documenting suspected abuse of an older patient, it is important that the nurse document:

• A) The nurse's subjective data and opinion.
• B) The nurse's suspicion and personal conclusions.
• C) Photographic evidence provided by the family and friends.
• D) Objective data of the older patient's reaction when the suspected abuser is present.

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