Frances Benton is a 68 year old widow who has recently been referred to your community health clinic by Rachel Jackson, a concerned neighbor. According to Ms Jackson, Mrs Benton's husband died about 8 months ago. Mr Bentonhas been Mrs Benton's caretaker. The couple did not have children, and there are no close relatives. She has begun to have lapses of memory and has lost way home from the grocery store. Two days ago, Mrs Brenton was out of character according to Ms Jackson. The landlord stopped by several times to collect the rent but could not get Mrs Brenton to understand that she had not paid it in 3 months. He had spoken with Ms Jackson and was planning to evict Mrs Brenton.
- What are your nursing diagnosis in the suitation?
- Which secondary and tertiary preventive measures might be appropriate in working with Mr Brenton?
- Which community resources could you collaborate with to address the health risks for Mrs Benton?
Answer the questions presented in the scenario. Additionally, what specific resources are available here in South West Florida (SWFL)or your area of practice for situations like this? How could you access them? What other options are there?
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