The nurse distrusts the male caregiver, the son of an older female adult, and collaborates with social services about potential resources for abused older adults. Which characteristics of the caregiver does the nurse report to social services as indicators of potential elder abuse?

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A caregiver who finds fault with nursing care may be creating a diversion from abuse, implying that he or she is trying to prevent healthcare workers from detecting the actual signs of mistreatment. The fact that the caregiver collects unemployment benefits or takes frequent breaks for smoking is not significant in terms of potential elder abuse. The caregiver sitting at the patient's bedside for hours daily may be a positive aspect indicating the caregiver's concern for the older adult's well-being. Nevertheless, it cannot be relied upon as the sole indicator of a non-abusive situation.

The Nurse Distrusts the Male Caregiver, the Son of an Older