Complaining of severe back pain

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An 87-year old woman who was bed-bound at home was admitted by ambulance to the emergency room. She is complaining of severe back pain. You are working as a nurse in the Emergency Room. While reviewing her social history, she tells you that she lives with her daughter alone in an apartment. You noticed that she has to bruise on the left side of her lower back. You ask her where her daughter is and she states don't know where her daughter is or how to contact her.

Discuss, addressing all the following questions.

1. Based on the history you have obtained to date, what additional information would you want to know and why?

2. As the intake nurse in the Emergency Room, think there are any signs of elder abuse present and why? If yes, what types of elder abuse might you be suspicious of?

3. What actions would you take as an intake nurse (be specific)?

4. What steps/actions might need to be taken by your supervisor, medical provider, social worker etc.?

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