Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse ( 8 Questions)
"I'm sure they're just frustrated. Try to be more understanding." This choice is not appropriate as it downplays the seriousness of the situation and implies that the patient should tolerate the threats. The patient's safety and well-being are the nurse's priority.
"Let's discuss options for getting you the support you need." This is the correct response. It acknowledges the patient's concerns and offers to explore solutions together. It shows empathy and a commitment to helping the patient find a way to address the abusive situation.
"Maybe you should try to do more to avoid conflicts." This response places blame on the patient and implies that they are responsible for the abuse. It ignores the fact that abuse is not the patient's fault and shifts the responsibility away from the caregiver who is behaving abusively.
"Just ignore those threats; they don't mean anything." This response minimizes the threats and dismisses the patient's feelings. Ignoring threats can escalate the situation and put the patient at further risk.
Choice A rationale:
"I'm sure they're just frustrated. Try to be more understanding." This choice is not appropriate as it downplays the seriousness of the situation and implies that the patient should tolerate the threats. The patient's safety and well-being are the nurse's priority.
Choice B rationale:
"Let's discuss options for getting you the support you need." This is the correct response. It acknowledges the patient's concerns and offers to explore solutions together. It shows empathy and a commitment to helping the patient find a way to address the abusive situation.
Choice C rationale:
"Maybe you should try to do more to avoid conflicts." This response places blame on the patient and implies that they are responsible for the abuse. It ignores the fact that abuse is not the patient's fault and shifts the responsibility away from the caregiver who is behaving abusively.
Choice D rationale:
"Just ignore those threats; they don't mean anything." This response minimizes the threats and dismisses the patient's feelings. Ignoring threats can escalate the situation and put the patient at further risk.