Jane is an older resident who cannot move on her own. If her care plan requires repositioning every 2 hours and you reposition every 4 hours leading to a bed sore, this is an example of which?

Jane is an older resident who cannot move on her own. If her care plan requires repositioning every 2 hours and you reposition every 4 hours leading to a bed sore, this is an example of which?

• A. Physical abuse
• B. Battery
• C. Neglect
• D. Both A and C

Answer: (D)

Focus on the standard of care for someone who cannot move on their own. Repositioning a bedbound or immobile resident on a regular schedule is a key preventive measure to avoid pressure injuries. When a caregiver fails to follow that plan and instead repositions only every four hours, the resident is left at higher risk for developing a bed sore. This shows neglect—not providing the necessary care outlined in the plan. In elder-care contexts, neglect is a form of abuse, and if the neglect is intentional or results in harm, it can be viewed as physical abuse as well. So the scenario fits both neglect and, under certain definitions, physical abuse, which is why the combined option is chosen.

Focus on the standard of care for someone who cannot move on their own. Repositioning a bedbound or immobile resident on a regular schedule is a key preventive measure to avoid pressure injuries. When a caregiver fails to follow that plan and instead repositions only every four hours, the resident is left at higher risk for developing a bed sore. This shows neglect—not providing the necessary care outlined in the plan. In elder-care contexts, neglect is a form of abuse, and if the neglect is intentional or results in harm, it can be viewed as physical abuse as well. So the scenario fits both neglect and, under certain definitions, physical abuse, which is why the combined option is chosen.