NCLEX Updated NCLEX-PN Exam Questions and Answers by rayyan

Barriers to reporting elder abuse include victim shame, fear of reprisals, fear of loss of caregiver, and lack of

knowledge of agencies that provide services. Many elders fear that reporting abuse results in their placement in

long-term care because the current caregiver is the abuser. Choices 1 and 3 are incorrect. Choice 2 might be true

but is not the best choice.Psychosocial Integrity

Cold applications are believed to produce vasoconstriction and reduce development of edema. Disability and

pain are anticipated to increase during the first 2–3 hours after injury. Progressive passive and active exercises

may begin in 2–5 days, according to the physician’s recommendation. A sprain is a traumatic injury to the

tendons, muscles, or ligaments around a joint, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration of the skin over

the joint. The duration and severity of the symptoms vary with the extent of damage to the supporting tissues.

Treatment requires support, rest, and alternating cold and heat. X-ray pictures are often indicated to be certain

that no fracture has occurred.Physiological Adaptation

A sense of restored body integrity is an expected outcome for interventions related to disturbed body image.

Adequate tissue perfusion is an outcome for risk of injury and risk of infection, not disturbed body image.

Demonstrating behaviors that might reduce fears is an outcome for anxiety. Remaining free of infection is an

outcome for risk of infection.Health Promotion and Maintenance

A dark red color is an abnormal finding when assessing the stoma. It indicates inadequate blood supply. The

other findings are normal one day postoperatively.Physiological Adaptation