This type of practice is utilized as an intervention to help maintain the relationship between family members and the patient if a family member may have been the one inflicting abuse on the elderly patient. It is used to help process emotions experienced as a result of the abuse.

Michelle is a nurse practitioner who works at a long-term care facility. She has been working with residents for the past 2 years. She was providing an assessment on Roger, one of the residents when she noticed an unusual bruise on his left buttock. It appeared to be in the shape of a hand. Michelle suspects that one of the employees may be harming residents. What is Michelle’s next course of action?

Which medication is a non-addictive opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids or alcohol cravings?

True or False: If a patient does not have an accurate medication list, the provider can refuse to provide care for the patient.

What type of resources can be provided to caregiver to help decrease the risk of abuse?

Which of the following screening tool is a 30-question inventory that assesses cognitive function including orientation, memory, attention and calculation, and language and visual construction?

This is considered the identification of the most accurate list of all medications the patient is currently taking:

True or False. Palliative care is described as allowing an individual to live a quality of life that expresses their wishes about where to receive care and to die with dignity.

True or False. Anticipatory anxiety is expected in end-of-life care.

The aging adult is at risk for which of the following when their independence is threatened?