Suspicion of Elder Abuse

University:
Long Island University
Course:
NUR 340 | Nursing
Academic year:

2025
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Community Case: Suspicion of Elder Abuse Case Part 1 Growth in the aging population presents multiple opportunities for nurses to advocate for the needs of elders in communities. Judy Prescott, a home health nurse, has regularly visited Florence Brown, a 67-year-old client who experienced a myocardial infarction 6 months ago. Lately, Judy has been concerned about Florence because she looks more thin and tired than usual. In addition, her son, Aaron, hasn’t visited her in quite some time. ● Download Questions Questions for students: 1. What should Judy, the home health nurse, be observing for on her next visit with Florence? Consider Florence’s environment and her physical/emotional health. Judy can monitor Florence's Weight, behavior, appearance, and how the house is. 2. How will you assess Florence’s ability to perform her activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)? Why is it important to make these assessments when working with elderly clients? It is important to monitor Florence’s ADLS and IADLs because these are daily tasks that are necessary for people to manage. Assessing can show areas where elderly need help with and if they are safe living alone. 3. When considering Florence’s situation, what would be indicators of elder abuse or neglect as compared with vulnerable adult status? Some indications that an elder is facing neglect or abuse is if her son doesn’t visit for a while, her weight decreases more than usual and is more tired.

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