Michelle is a nurse practitioner who works at a long-term ca…

Michelle is a nurse practitioner who works at a long-term care facility. She has been working with residents for the past 2 years. She was providing an assessment on Roger, one of the residents when she noticed an unusual bruise on his left buttock. It appeared to be in the shape of a hand. Michelle suspects that one of the employees may be harming residents. What is Michelle’s next course of action?

This type of practice is utilized as an intervention to help…

This type of practice is utilized as an intervention to help maintain the relationship between family members and the patient if a family member may have been the one inflicting abuse on the elderly patient. It is used to help process emotions experienced as a result of the abuse.