1. The alarm signs for potential elder abuse in this situation include the submissive behavior and the patient's reliance on her son to answer direct questions. In addition, the fact that the son has the patient's checkbook and forges the signature is troubling and suggests financial abuse. 2. The next steps in reporting suspected elder abuse should include speaking with the patient alone...let the patient know that you simply want to help. If the patient is reluctant, it may signal abuse. If the situation is not urgent, notify adult protective services in the home state.

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3 years ago

Deafness is defined as hearing loss ranging from slight to total loss true or false

Fiesta28 [93]

True is the correct answer.

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4 years ago

An important benefit of assuring teen patients they will receive confidential services in your care is that they are more likely

OLEGan [10]

Trust you as a practitioner, be open and honest about their emotional and physical well being, have faith in you and know that they are in a safe environment, confide in you anything they do not want their families, friends, partners to know about but which is important to their well being and the baby's.

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3 years ago