An elderly client who lives with a caregiver is admitted to an emergency department for a fractured arm.The client is soaked in urine and has dried fecal matter on the lower extremities.The client is 6 feet tall and weighs 120 pounds.Which condition should the nurse suspect?

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The presence of urine and dried fecal matter on the client's body indicates neglect and possible abuse from the caregiver. The client's weight and height also suggest malnourishment and inadequate care. Inability to meet self-care needs (A) and caregiver role strain (D) are possibilities, but the evidence points towards more serious concerns of abuse and neglect. Alzheimer's dementia (B) is not indicated by the information given.

An Elderly Client Who Lives with a Caregiver Is Admitted