Austin is a highly functioning 79 year old widow who was recently admitted to a nursing home with mild cognitive impairment. Austin began a...

Question Answered step-by-step Mrs. Austin is a highly functioning 79 year old widow who was recentlyadmitted to a nursing home with mild cognitive impairment. Mrs. Austin began a friendship with Mr. Carl, who is wheelchair bound. Mr. Carl is married to a woman who resides outside the facility. The nursing staff has noticed more and more intimate touches between Mrs. Austin and Mr. Carl and is concerned about whether Mrs. Austin is competent to make the decision to participate in this increasingly intimate relationship. The staff is also concerned about the moral and ethical issues surrounding Mr. Carl’s relationship with a woman other than his wife. What would be the first action here? How would the health care provider proceed with an assessment and management of these patients? how cam the health care provider help to meet the needs of patients and families in this case? Health Science Science Nursing NURS 2207 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)