Author Question: A nurse is talking to a friend who thinks the importance of intimate partner violence (IPV) is ... (Read 158 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is talking to a friend who thinks the importance of intimate partner violence (IPV) is overrated because only a small percentage of the population is affected. The best response by the nurse is,

a. Although few in number, victims take enormous time and resources.
b. It is a legal requirement that all nurses screen all women for abuse.
c. About 25 to 33 of women are affected by IPV, and they often experience poor health outcomes.
d. This still is a significant number when considering the population.

Question 2

A nurse who is conducting research on treatment outcomes with patients diagnosed with depression sees a trend toward improved quality of life and satisfaction. Understanding rural health care conditions and needs, this nurse might conclude

a. fewer people are diagnosed with depression and medications are better.
b. more psychiatrists and psychologists are coming to the area to treat patients.
c. primary care providers are receiving education on mental health issues.
d. transportation to larger communities has been arranged with grant funds.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
About 25 to 33 of women in the United States will experience IPV in their lifetimes, and being a survivor of IPV is often associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes.
Victims should not be blamed for using resources. Working with victims of IPV to create a plan of care that responds to their needs is no more time consuming than working with other types of patients.
It is not a legal requirement to screen all women for IPV, but consensus practice guidelines are available that provide recommendations for when screening should occur.
There are a significant number of people affected by IPV, but this response is not specific enough.

Answer to Question 2

C
Mental health providers are absent in 40 of rural communities, leaving a large share of mental health treatment to primary care physicians and other providers.
Although medications may be improving, no data are available to suggest fewer people are being diagnosed with depression.
Mental health providers are not coming to rural areas in higher numbers and are actually absent from about 40 of rural locations.
Transportation is a problem for many rural residents.