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A Public Health Nurse, Along with a Student, Is Visiting

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A public health nurse, along with a student, is visiting the home of an elderly woman who is widowed and lives alone. Her 40-year-old son is her caregiver, and the public health nurses visit about once a week to follow up on her high blood pressure, recent surgery for a hip fracture, and diabetes. The nurse and student find the home unkept, sink full of dirty dishes, and the patient in clothes that are extremely soiled. She cannot reach her walker to get up, and she has been incontinent. This type of abuse is called:


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Certificates

Official documents attesting to a certain fact or qualification, often issued by a relevant authority or institution.

Educational Institutions

Establishments dedicated to the instruction and training of students in various fields of study.

Client Interview

A dialogue between a lawyer and a client aiming to gather information, define the legal issue, and establish a professional relationship.

Preparing

The act of making ready or getting something or someone prepared for a specific purpose or event.

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