Question

65-year old man has been admitted for urinary incontinence due to a urinary tract infection. when the nurse asks the patient how often is he going to the restroom? he states, "my daughter gets very angry when i urinate on myself." he has bruises on his arm. which assessment question will assist the nurse to identify whether the patient is being abused.

a. How often do you go to the restroom?
b. Are you experiencing any pain?
c. Do you have a history of urinary tract infections?
d. How did you obtain those bruises on your arm?

Answer 1

To identify whether the patient is being abused, the nurse should ask the patient how he obtained the bruises on his arm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The assessment question that will assist the nurse in identifying whether the patient is being abused is option d. How did you obtain those bruises on your arm? The patient's statement about his daughter getting angry when he urinates on himself, coupled with the presence of bruises on his arm, raises concerns about possible abuse. By asking this question, the nurse can gather more information about the bruises and assess the situation further.