NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022

The nurse is providing an educational session to new employees, and the topic is abuse of the older client. The nurse helps the employees identify which client as most typically a victim of abuse?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Elder abuse includes physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; misuse of property; and violation of rights. The typical abuse victim is a woman of advanced age with few social contacts and at least 1 physical or mental impairment that limits her ability to perform activities of daily living. In addition, the client usually lives alone or with the abuser and depends on the abuser for care.

Additional Info:

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment

Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Assessment

Content Area: Developmental Stages: Early Adulthood to Later Adulthood

Health Problem: Mental Health: Abusive Behaviors

Priority Concepts: Interpersonal Violence; Safety

Reference: Lewis et al. (2017), pp. 66-67.

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition