Practice Question
A nurse is caring for an older adult client.
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Rationale:
"I found the title to the car today, signed over to me."
🔴 This raises concern for possible elder financial exploitation.
🔴Sudden transfer of valuable assets (like a car title) without clear consent can indicate abuse or coercion, especially in a cognitively impaired individual.
Client reports not wanting to eat anymore.
🔴 Anorexia in older adults can signify underlying depression, illness, or neglect and requires prompt assessment due to risk of malnutrition.
Client's child reports their parent has lost about 8 lb in the past month.
🔴 Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% in 1 month is a red flag for physical decline, depression, cancer, or cognitive disorders and needs immediate medical and nutritional evaluation.
Client makes poor eye contact, speaks in a monotone voice, and has a lack of facial expression.
🔴 These are hallmark signs of major depressive disorder and may also be linked to Parkinsonism or neurologic decline.
🔴 Immediate follow-up is needed to evaluate mental health and cognitive status.
Client says, "Why don't you just leave me? I am of no use.”
🔴 This is a suicidal ideation cue and represents a psychiatric emergency.
🔴Hopelessness and statements of worthlessness must be assessed immediately for suicide risk, especially in older adults with depression.
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This question is from RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Exam A which contains 139 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2019
- Answer Choices: 1