The Nurse Is Concerned That an Older Client Who Lives

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that an older client who lives with her son is at risk for psychopathology abuse. What assessment findings are consistent with this theory?

• A) The son tends to yell at her if she does not fully assist him with her bathing.
• B) The son does not allow her to go to any of her quilting group classes.
• C) The son witnessed his mother endure frequent beatings from his father.
• D) The son who she lives with drinks 10-12 beers every night of the week.

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Definitions:

Polygenic Inheritance

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