Perioperative nurses have a unique opportunity to assess and screen for signs of emotional and physical abuse in elderly patients during their preoperative assessment and while assisting with surgical positioning.Select the signs that may indicate abuse.

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Signs that may indicate elder abuse include the following:
The older person demonstrates excessive agreement or compliance with the caregiver.
The older person shows signs of poor hygiene,such as body odor,uncleanliness,or soiled clothing or underpants.
The older person has malnutrition or dehydration.
The older person has burns or pressure sores.
The older person has bruises in various stages of healing that may indicate repeated injury.
The older person lacks adequate clothing or footwear.
The older person has not received adequate medical attention.
The older person verbalizes lack of food,medication,or care.
The older person verbalizes being left alone or isolated in some way.
The older person verbalizes fear of the caregiver.
The older person verbalizes his or her lack of control in personal activities or finances.
If such signs are present,the perioperative nurse should report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authority.

Perioperative Nurses Have a Unique Opportunity to Assess and Screen