The Nurse Working in a Free Clinic Is Caring for a Homeless

Multiple Choice

The nurse working in a free clinic is caring for a homeless client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia who has reported that,"I hurt my foot running away from them.It hurts so bad I can hardly walk now." On assessment the nurse notices bruising on the client's back,arms,and thighs,a red rash on both neck and face,and poor personal hygiene,in addition to edema of the left ankle.The nurse should first realize that this client is at risk for:

A) Physical abuse and assault
B) Drug addiction relating to pain
C) Communicable immune disorders
D) Hospitalization due to mental disorder