Question

a home health nurse is conducting an initial assessment on a client. which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is potentially experiencing neglect? (select all that apply.) the clients daily medications are in a pill organizer. the client indicates their toilet has been non - functional for the last few weeks. the clients bed linens smell of urine. the clients home has stacked boxes and clutter blocking the walkways. the clients hair is dirty and tangled. the client has a stage one pressure ulcer on their coccyx.

Explanation:

To determine neglect, we analyze each option:

• "The client’s daily medications are in a pill organizer" shows organization, not neglect.
• "The client indicates their toilet has been non - functional for the last few weeks" means basic needs (hygiene - related) are unmet due to lack of care.
• "The client’s bed linens smell of urine" shows poor hygiene care, a sign of neglect.
• "The client’s home has stacked boxes and clutter blocking the walkways" is a safety hazard from lack of care.
• "The client’s hair is dirty and tangled" shows lack of personal hygiene care.
• "The client has a stage one pressure ulcer on their coccyx" can result from lack of repositioning (neglect in care).

Answer:

B. The client indicates their toilet has been non - functional for the last few weeks.
C. The client’s bed linens smell of urine.
D. The client’s home has stacked boxes and clutter blocking the walkways.
E. The client’s hair is dirty and tangled.
F. The client has a stage one pressure ulcer on their coccyx.