Elder Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Clinical Dilemma Activity (NUR 2023)

I. History of Present Problem: John Peterson is an 82-year old male who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his son because of concerns of caregiver neglect. John lives in his apartment and requires help with ADLs during the day. When the son visited his dad, he found him soaked in urine, surrounded by spoiled food, with dried vomit on his clothing. The trash cans outside the home were overflowing, and inside, there was debris and old food left on the bedroom and kitchen floors. John...

Elder Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Clinical Dilemma Activity John Peterson, 82 years old I. History of Present Problem: John Peterson is an 82-year old male who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his son because of concerns of caregiver neglect. John lives in his apartment and requires help with ADLs during the day. When the son visited his dad, he found him soaked in urine, surrounded by spoiled food, with dried vomit on his clothing. The trash cans outside the home were overflowin...