The Nurse Distrusts the Male Caregiver, the Son of an Older

Multiple Choice

The nurse distrusts the male caregiver, the son of an older female adult, and collaborates with social services about potential resources for abused older persons.Which characteristics of the caregiver does the nurse report to social services as indicators of potential elder abuse?

A) The caregiver collects unemployment benefits.
B) The caregiver keeps his mother isolated from other family members and services.
C) The caregiver takes frequent breaks for smoking.
D) The caregiver sits at the patient's bedside for hours daily.