A Confused and Agitated 76-Year-Old Patient with a Broken Arm

question 14

Multiple Choice

A confused and agitated 76-year-old patient with a broken arm is brought to the emergency department by a family member. To determine whether elder abuse is the cause of the patient's injury, the nurse should

• A) have the family member stay in the waiting area while the patient is assessed.
• B) ask the patient how the injury occurred and observe the family member's reaction.
• C) make a referral for a home assessment visit by the home health nurse.
• D) notify an elder protective services agency about the possible abuse.

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Definitions:

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