NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Psychiatric Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse working in the emergency department sees each of the following clients. As a mandated reporter, the nurse knows which client is at the highest risk for elder abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 92-year-old male with late-stage Alzheimer's disease (
C) is at highest risk for elder abuse due to cognitive impairment, dependency, and inability to report abuse. Orthostatic hypotension (
A), glaucoma (
B), and leukemia (
D) do not inherently increase vulnerability to abuse as significantly as severe cognitive decline.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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