A Client Is Concerned About Abusing an Elderly Parent Because

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is concerned about abusing an elderly parent because of the violence he was subjected to as a child. What should the population health nurse recommend to prevent this client from committing elder abuse?

• A) Advise the client to suppress the feelings.
• B) Recommend that the client move to another city.
• C) Discuss the need to report the client to the authorities.
• D) Suggest that the client enroll the elderly parent in adult day care.

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Definitions:

Inauthentic Expression

A display of emotions or feelings that does not genuinely reflect what one is actually experiencing.

Authentic Emotions

Genuine feelings that are experienced and expressed congruently with one's true emotional state.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Emotion

A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.