A nurse manager in the perinatal clinic wants to begin screening ...

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A nurse manager in the perinatal clinic wants to begin screening male partners for risk factors for committing intimate partner abuse. What risk factors does the manager include on the new screening form? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Confidence
  B.
  Low income
  C.
  Male-dominant family structure
  D.
  Unemployment
  E.
  Young age

Question 2

A perinatal nurse is teaching a woman who is in a violent relationship about safety-promoting behaviors. Which of the following does the nurse include in teaching? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Ask neighbors and family not to intervene.
  B.
  Begin hiding money and an extra set of keys.
  C.
  Find and safely store important documents.
  D.
  Photocopy and save utility and rent receipts.
  E.
  Remove weapons or bullets from the home.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Many risk factors for committing intimate partner abuse can be found in Table 16-7. Confidence is not a risk factor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
The nurse teaches the woman several safety-promoting behaviors, including hiding money and extra keys, removing weapons/bullets from the home, asking neighbors to call the police should they detect violence, establishing a code with family and friends, and obtaining and securing items such as important documents.