Case 3: Ms. G, a 78-year-old woman, is brought to the emergency room by her upset husband of 20 years. He states that she is becoming very forgetful,…

Question Answered step-by-step Case 3:  Ms. G, a 78-year-old woman, is brought to the emergency room by her upset husband of 20 years. He states that she is becoming very forgetful, has begun to wander in the middle of the night, has a hard time caring for herself, and lately has become loud and aggressive with him when he tries to help her. Ms. G strikes out at the staff in the emergency room. The staff notice she has several bruises on her arms and hands. 1.   What is the role of the geropsychiatric nurse in this situation? 2.   What knowledge does the geropsychiatric nurse need to care for the elderly? Health Science Science Nursing NURS 4564 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)