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JMatthes

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A nurse working in a correctional facility recognizes that the majority of women who experience violence in prison:
 
  a. Are violent themselves
  b. Have committed homicides
  c. Have a history of experiencing multiple types of abuse
  d. Are in prison for child abuse

Question 2

A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child. The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping. What is the most ap-propriate action for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Question the mother about sexual abuse.
  b. Initiate interventions directed at family violence.
  c. Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities.
  d. Refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group.



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Answer to Question 1

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The majority of women who experience abuse in prison have a history of experiencing multiple types of abuse as a child and as an adult.

Answer to Question 2

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It is required by law that nurses report all cases of suspected child abuse.





 

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