During a home visit with an 80-year-old patient cared for by family, the nurse notices that the patient is in severe pain.The nurse knows that the patient was prescribed medication for the pain and family administered all medications.When asked, the patient states not receiving any medications for the past week.The nurse recognizes this situation as:

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Some family members or caregivers working with older persons consciously and with malice withhold food, water, medication, and appropriate necessities, often concurrently stealing the financial assets of the older, dependent person.This type of neglect is by definition, criminal in nature.

During a Home Visit with an 80-Year-Old Patient Cared for by Family