When a woman seeks care for an injury, the nurse should be alert ...

[aabwk4]

When a woman seeks care for an injury, the nurse should be alert to which clues of abuse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Defensive injuries
  2. Immediate reporting of symptoms or seeking care for injuries
  3. Lack of eye contact
  4. Providing too much detailed information about the injury
  5. Vague complaints without accompanying pathology

Question 2

A nurse in the emergency department recognizes in the husband of a patient one of the common characteristics of batterers, which are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Emotionally immature.
  2. A low tolerance for frustration.
  3. Feelings of insecurity and inferiority.
  4. A lack of respect in the community.
  5. Limited jealousy or possessiveness.

[SamMuagrove]

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Defensive injuries may be a sign of abuse.
3. Lack of eye contact may be a sign of abuse.
5. Vague complaints without accompanying pathology may be a sign of abuse.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Batterers tend to be emotionally immature.
Rationale 2: Combined with low tolerance for frustration and poor impulse control, the batterer's pervasive sense of powerlessness leads him to strike out at life's inequities by abusing women.
Rationale 3: Batterers are insecure, and feel inferior, often feeling that they are undeserving of their partner.
Rationale 4: Batterers might be well respected in the community. This is important because it is one of the reasons why women are sometimes not believed or taken seriously when they seek support and assistance from friends, family members, and other resources.
Rationale 5: Extreme jealousy and possessiveness are the hallmarks of abusers.