The nurse who is evaluating the woman for potential abuse should ...

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The nurse who is evaluating the woman for potential abuse should be aware that intimate partner violence includes (choose all that apply):
 
  a. Physical abuse.
  b. Sexual abuse.
  c. Emotional abuse.
  d. Psychologic abuse.
  e. Economic abuse.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client for right-sided flank pain. The nurse explains to the client that this type of pain is a common symptom of pyelonephritis in the pregnant client because of:
 
  1. Temporary suspension of urine output.
  2. Nausea and vomiting.
  3. The position of the uterus in the abdomen.
  4. A colicky large intestine.

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D, E

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Correct All of these types of abuse can be factors in intimate partner violence.
Incorrect None of the above.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale:
1. Temporary suspension of urine output is a symptom from the pyelonephritis.
2. Nausea and vomiting are symptoms from the pyelonephritis.
3. The right side is almost always involved if the woman is pregnant because the large bulk of intestines to the left pushes the uterus to the right.
4. A colicky large intestine is an incorrect response.