A nurse is talking to new volunteers at an elderly community club regarding elder abuse. The nurse identifies which of the volunteer's clients as the one that is most vulnerable to abuse?
A nurse is talking to new volunteers at an elderly community club regarding elder abuse. The nurse identifies which of the volunteer's clients as the one that is most vulnerable to abuse?
A. A 75-year-old man that has diabetes
[1%]
B. A 79-year-old man with cataracts
[14%]
C. An 87-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease
[83%]
D. A 64-year-old woman with psoriasis
[3%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Mental Health
Lesson
Abuse/Neglect
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Abuse/Neglect
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Item Type
Analysis
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Most elder abuse victims are females of advanced age and have at least one physical or mental impairment that limits their ability to perform activities of daily living. The client described in choice C is a woman who has Parkinson’s disease, which impairs her cognitively. She is also of advanced age, which further makes her susceptible to abuse.
Choice A is incorrect. Although this client is elderly, he's a male and has no physical impairment. This client is at a lower risk for elder abuse.
Choice B is incorrect. The client is a male with cataracts. Although he has a visual impairment, he is not at significant risk due to his gender and lack of significant mental/physical impairment.
Choice D is incorrect. Although her gender puts her at risk of abuse, she does not have any physical or mental impairment, nor does she have an extremely advanced age.
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