Question

Sally donovan, 92 years old, is in the gerontology clinic today. she currently lives with her 65-year-old son. you notice that she has lost 30 pounds since her last visit 2 months ago. her demeanor is submissive and she looks to her son to answer any direct questions from the medical assistant and the provider. at checkout, her son opens her checkbook and writes the check for her co-payment, including signing her name on the signature line. what are the alarm signs for potential elder abuse with ms. donovan

Answer 1

when she finds out she lost 30 pounds in two months, she looks to her son to answer any questions and possibly when he writes the check signing her name along with her submissive behavior

Answer 2

In this given case, Alarm signs for potential elder abuse with ms. Donovan includes:

• weight loss
• submissive demeanor
• evidence of financial influence.

• she is not answering any direct questions and allowing the son to respond.

Elder abuse is an intentional act that leads to harm to an elder person. The harm can be mental abuse, physical abuse, fear, distress, financial influence, and others.

In this case, medical professionals should report elder abuse to senior staff or supervisors depending on the workplace policy. Then physical examination should be performed.

Learn more about elder abuse:

https://brainly.com/question/6961093