When documenting IPV and elder abuse, the nurse should include: ...

[erika]

When documenting IPV and elder abuse, the nurse should include:
 
  a. Photographic documentation of the injuries.
  b. Summary of the abused patient's statements.
  c. Verbatim documentation of every statement made.
  d. General description of injuries in the progress notes.

Question 2

During an examination, the nurse notices a patterned injury on a patient's back. Which of these would cause such an injury?
 
  a. Blunt force
  b. Friction abrasion
  c. Stabbing from a kitchen knife
  d. Whipping from an extension cord

[mbcrismon]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Documentation of IPV and elder abuse must include detailed nonbiased progress notes, the use of injury maps, and photographic documentation. Written documentation needs to be verbatim, within reason. Not every statement can be documented.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A patterned injury is an injury caused by an object that leaves a distinct pattern on the skin or organ. The other actions do not cause a patterned injury.

[erika]

Excellent

[dantucker]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it