Strategies for Recognizing Abuse and Neglect

Medium Coping And Adaptation Abuse And Neglect

As a nurse working in a community health setting, you are responsible for patient education regarding recognition and prevention of abuse and neglect. You are conducting a workshop aimed at helping participants identify signs of abuse and neglect in individuals, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. In this context, which of the following strategies should be included in the educational material? Please select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Educate about the different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect.

Teach participants to recognize emotional signs of abuse, such as withdrawal and anxiety.

Encourage reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.

Discuss the importance of maintaining confidentiality to protect the victim.

Provide information on local resources available for victims of abuse.

Advise participants to confront the suspected abuser in front of the victim to stop the behavior.

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