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Zorluk: ZorClient Rights and Advocacy

An older adult resident in a long-term care facility confides in the practical nurse (PN), stating, "One of the night aides grabs my arms forcefully when I ask to use the bedpan, but please do not tell anyone. I am terrified they will retaliate." The PN observes multiple unexplained, fading bruises on the resident's upper arms. Which of the following is the priority action for the PN?

  1. Inform the resident that the incident must be reported to the nursing supervisor immediately to ensure their protection.Cevap
  2. B
    Delay filing an official incident report until concrete proof of the physical abuse can be obtained from the facility's security cameras.
  3. C
    Discuss the resident's allegations with other assistive personnel in the hallway to determine if they have witnessed similar behavior.
  4. D
    Independently alter the unit's staffing schedule to ensure the accused aide is no longer assigned to care for this resident.

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The priority action is to inform the resident that the incident must be reported to the nursing supervisor immediately to ensure their protection.
Nurses are legally mandated to report any suspicion of elder abuse. While advocating for a client usually involves respecting their autonomy and confidentiality, the right to a safe environment and the legal duty to report supersede a client's request to keep abuse a secret. The PN must inform the client of this obligation and escalate the report to the supervisor immediately to ensure the client is protected from potential retaliation.

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1
Recognize the clinical indicators and verbal statements of abuse.
The PN identifies a suspected case of physical elder abuse based on the fading bruises and the resident's direct statement.
Identifying potential abuse is the first step in protecting vulnerable populations.
2
Evaluate the resident's request for confidentiality against legal nursing mandates.
The PN determines that the legal duty to report suspected abuse overrides the resident's request for secrecy.
Nurses are legally mandated reporters; maintaining confidentiality in this specific scenario would violate state laws and endanger the resident.
3
Identify the safest and most legally compliant action within the PN scope of practice.
The PN must immediately escalate the suspicion to the nursing supervisor or charge nurse.
Escalation ensures the resident's immediate safety and initiates the facility's formal abuse investigation protocols.

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Client Rights and Advocacy: Mandated Reporting vs. Confidentiality
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