2025/2026 ATI REMEDIATION RN LEADERSHIP STUDYGUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Management of Care
Advocacy
1. Professional Responsibilities: Caring for an Older Adult Client Who Might Be
Abused (RM Leadership 8.0 Chp 3 Professional Responsibilities)
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Reasons for not reporting:
- may be embarrassed or ashamed of abuse
- worry about how their report may affect lives of loved ones
- feel guilty and have come to believe they're cause of abuse
- afraid no one will believe them
- afraid of unknown future if they're removed from care of abuser
- worst nightmare is to end in a nursing home
Assessment for abuse:
- examine client alone
- don't rush during interview
- don't be judgmental or allow personal feelings to interfere
- don't diagnose prematurely
Subjective data:
- ask client to describe a typical day to determine degree if independence
- ask client role and expectations for self and caregiver
- inquire any recent family crisis
- ask if there is any alcohol, drug use, mental illnesses in home
Objective Data:
- assess if patient senses being ignored or is made to feel like burden
- assess degree of dependence of caregiver (financial, physical, and/or emotional support)
- observe and document any new lesions
Assignment, delegation and supervision
2. Managing Client Care: Assigning Client Care to a Licensed Practical Nurse
(RM Leadership 8.0 Chp 1 Managing Client Care) ActiveLearningTemplate:
Basic Concept