Which of the following statements, made by a caregiver of an older client, should alert the nurse to assess for evidence of elder abuse?

Choice A rationale

Prejudice contributes to health disparities but is not the root cause of vulnerability, as it lacks direct linkage to tangible resource availability essential for health maintenance and access.

Choice B rationale

Resource insufficiency directly hinders access to healthcare, education, and basic needs, creating a systemic barrier to health, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

Choice C rationale

Family support is crucial for emotional and logistical support but its breakdown is often secondary to broader systemic resource deficits exacerbating vulnerability.

Choice D rationale

Social isolation impacts health through emotional and social deprivation but is frequently a consequence rather than the primary cause of systemic vulnerability.

Choice A rationale

Taking breaks is a form of self-care promoting stress relief but does not involve professional assessment or intervention aimed at limiting stress, thus not qualifying as secondary prevention.

Choice B rationale

Delegating activities to others can reduce workload but lacks systematic assessment or professional guidance to address stress, making it unsuitable as a secondary prevention measure.

Choice C rationale

Support groups provide emotional support and coping strategies, which are tertiary prevention approaches focused on managing existing stress rather than early detection or intervention.

Choice D rationale

Secondary prevention involves systematic assessment to detect issues early, including identifying caregiver stress levels and intervening promptly to mitigate potential negative impacts.