Author Question: Intimate partner violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors. This definition ... (Read 92 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Intimate partner violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors. This definition includes: (Select all that apply.)

A) Emotional injury
B) Sexual assault
C) Progressive social interaction
D) Physical injury
E) Deprivation

Question 2

After examining a young woman, the nurse asks her questions about some bruises on her back. The client confides that her husband has started hitting her when they argue.

The nurse makes recommendations about getting help; the client dismisses them and states, It's just a few bruises. I think I can handle it. Which long-term consequences of exposure to violence, according to Healthy People 2020, should the nurse discuss with this client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Premature death
B) Breast cancer
C) Disability
D) Lost productivity
E) Obesity

tuate · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that is perpetrated against an individual by one who is, was, or wishes to be in an intimate relationship with that individual and that may include inflicted physical injury, psychological abuse, sexual assault, progressive social isolation (not interaction), deprivation, intimidation, and threats. Emotional injury is not included in IPV.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Healthy People 2020 emphasizes a need to prevent violence and the sequelae known to result from exposure to violence recognizing that violence leads to the following: premature death, disability, poor mental health, high medical costs, and lost productivity. Breast cancer and obesity are not known as long-term consequences of exposure to violence.