Question

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 agoLately, Judy has been concerned about Florence because she looks more than and tired than usual. In addition, her son, Aaron, hasn't visited her in quite some time 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 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? 3. When considering Florence's situation, what would be indicators of elder abuse or neglect as compared with vulnerable adult status?

Answer 1

Answer: The home health should intervene about the mental condition of the client. Because people at old age mostly suffers from loneliness and depression. In this case, women is suffering from mental stress and the home health nurse should focus on the eating habits of the client. It is important that client should have proper and healthy diet. Stress may increase the risk of heart disease. Due to improper nutrients, the client is becoming weak and hence causes stress as well as weakness.