Author Question: The nurse is aware that intimate partner violence (IPV) screening should occur with which situation? ... (Read 96 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is aware that intimate partner violence (IPV) screening should occur with which situation?

a. When IPV is suspected
b. When a woman has an unexplained injury
c. As a routine part of each health care encounter
d. When a history of abuse in the family is known

Question 2

During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children come to help when they are in town.

Her husband is unable to care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles are empty. This situation is best described by the term:
a.
Physical abuse.
b.
Financial neglect.
c.
Psychological abuse.
d.
Unintentional physical neglect.

Ahnyah · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Many nursing professional organizations have called for routine, universal screening for IPV to assist women in getting help for the problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Unintentional physical neglect may occur, despite good intentions, and is the failure of a family member or caregiver to provide basic goods or services. Physical abuse is defined as violent acts that result or could result in injury, pain, impairment, or disease. Financial neglect is defined as the failure to use the assets of the older person to provide services needed by him or her. Psychological abuse is defined as behaviors that result in mental anguish.