The nurse is assessing an elderly woman and suspects abuse. which questions are appropriate for screening for abuse? select all that apply

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Isabell Burnett

12 December, 05:00

The nurse is assessing an elderly woman and suspects abuse. which questions are appropriate for screening for abuse? select all that apply

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Pranav Sutton · Answer 1

The recommended type of questions, based on American medical association, are indirect questions. If you approach the elderly woman, asking "Are you being abused?", the woman will most likely say no.

Most appropriate would be: "Are you afraid of anybody at home or anyone who enters your home?" "Has anyone ever physically hurt you?", "Are you alone a lot?"