The nurse suspects that a patient has been physically abused, but ...

[Coya19@aol.com]

The nurse suspects that a patient has been physically abused, but the woman refuses to report the abuse to the police. Which statement by the patient suggests to the nurse that the relationship might be in the honeymoon stage?
 
  1. My boyfriend says he will never hurt me again..
  2. My boyfriend only drinks alcohol on the weekends..
  3. My boyfriend yells less than he used to..
  4. My boyfriend has frequent bouts of insomnia..

Question 2

Among women who have been sexually assaulted, which of the following are the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Bacterial vaginosis
  2. HIV
  3. Chlamydia
  4. Syphilis
  5. Gonorrhea

[kardosa007]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale 1: This is an example of a statement made during the honeymoon phase of the cycle of violence.
Rationale 2: Some abused women blame their abuser's behavior on certain behaviors, like drinking.
Rationale 3: The yelling takes place in the tension-building phase, and can be accompanied by physical abuse.
Rationale 4: Insomia is not part of the cycle of violence.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Among women who have been sexually assaulted, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
3. Among women who have been sexually assaulted, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
5. Among women who have been sexually assaulted, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

[Coya19@aol.com]

TYSM

[rachel]

Excellent