Author Question: The nurse suspects that a pregnant patient might be experiencing abuse when the patient: Note: ... (Read 132 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse suspects that a pregnant patient might be experiencing abuse when the patient: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Denies that any injuries occurred, even though bruising is visible.
2. Gives an implausible explanation for any injuries.
3. Makes eye contact with the nurse while answering questions.
4. Allows her partner to answer the nurse's questions.
5. Frequently calls to change appointment times.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an abused mother in the postpartum department. The client is afraid to go home, but has no money to do anything else. What can the nurse do to assist this individual and her baby?

1. Work with community services to have the client and her baby go to a safe place, complete paperwork to obtain financial assistance, and obtain some temporary assistance.
2. Explain that she will have to go home at this time, but provide her with paperwork to complete to obtain assistance.
3. Offer to have her partner come in and attend a counseling session with her.
4. Suggest that once she gets home, she should pursue getting a restraining order against her abuser.

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Whenever a patient denies injury, the nurse should suspect abuse.
Rationale 2: Often, injuries are not supported by the story the patient tells.
Rationale 3: Patients experiencing abuse often do not make eye contact.
Rationale 4: The abuser often dominates the conversation when with the victim.
Rationale 5: If a patient has injuries sustained from abuse, she will often delay or change appointments until the injuries resolve.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Nurses and medical personnel need to be alert to symptoms of battering, recognize these cues, and encourage women to seek assistance from community agencies. The most innovative and effective domestic violence programs in hospitals and urgent care facilities work collaboratively with domestic violence service agencies, develop a comprehensive community referral network, and work with multidisciplinary intervention teams.