A Nurse Admits an Older Client from a Home Environment

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse admits an older client from a home environment where she lives with her adult son and daughter-in-law.The client has urine burns on her skin,no dentures,and several pressure ulcers.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Ask the family how these problems occurred.
• B) Call the police department and file a report.
• C) Notify Adult Protective Services.
• D) Report the findings as per agency policy.

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