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    Abuse & Neglect

    Mental Health "Psychiatric Care"

    Elder

    Elder neglect is a form of abuse that happens when the caregiver fails to provide for the needs of the elderly client
    either emotionally, physically, or socially.

    Key signs Caregiver Role Strain (CRS) HESI Question


    Poor eye contact NCLEX TIP
    Assess stressors & A 79-year old … weighs 93 lbs,
    “Client breaks eye contact when NCLEX TIP and is wearing old, dirty clothes …
    talking with a caregiver” Unmet needs
    diagnosed with pneumonia.
    Broken assistive devices Ask about the nature & requirements Which comment by this patient
    Glasses, hearing aids of providing daily care suggests a significant risk for
    Expired medication abuse?
    Physical KEY WORD
    Our family is poor, so my daughter
    Weight loss, dehydration & malnutrition What is the nature & requirements
    gets my monthly retirement and
    Pressure ulcers
    of providing daily care? Social Security checks
    Poor Hygiene: orally, soiled clothing

    Intimate Partner Violence


    Intimate partner violence is domestic violence or abusive behavior inflicted by one partner against the other
    - be it physically, emotionally, verbally, sexually, or financially.
    HESI Question
    HESI Question The clinic nurse notes bruises in various
    Abusive partner: extreme jealousy & ... expect the abuse to worsen?
    stages of healing... What questions must the
    nurse include?
    possessiveness NCLEX TIP When the victim moves toward Select all that apply.
    Is anyone hurting you?
    Abuse gets more intense during pregnancy independence from the abuser
    When you and your spouse disagree, what
    happens to you?
    Victim stays: Financial, Fear of harm, Has your spouse ever threatened you
    Please,
    Child custody, Religion, etc., i need help!
    verbally or with violence?

    ATI Question
    Interventions Which of the following ... should the nurse
    implement … client in a domestic violence
    Priority Action: situation?
    Select all that apply.
    Have partner leave the room to speak with Assure the victim that they are not alone
    Preserve any physical evidence, if applicable
    & examine client in private
    Convey an attitude of concern and respect
    for the client

    Treatment HESI Question


    Victim … injuries associated with intimate partner violence.
    The patient plans to return home. Which of the
    Affirm that the patient did not HESI nurse’s actions should be prioritized? Local shelter

    deserve or cause the abuse Provide the patient with contact information
    for the local shelter.
    Developing a plan to assure safety: Local shelter
    ATI Question
    Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)
    … coping strategies … clients who are
    Identity triggers experiencing intimate partner violence...under-
    standing of the teaching?
    Recognize destructive patterns of behavior &
    “I should try to identify issues that increased my
    learn alternative responses partner’s stress level.”

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