A home health nurse visits a 78-year-old man in his home.The man is ambulatory and shows no physical distress;however,his clothing appears soiled and smells of urine.What do these findings indicate?

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The soiled clothing and smell of urine indicate self-neglect, which is a common issue with elderly individuals who may have difficulty with activities of daily living such as bathing and using the bathroom. The other options (institutional abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional abuse) do not fit with the given scenario.

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