A nurse is working with Mrs. Holmes, a client who is anticipating the possibility of leaving an abusive relationship. In helping Mrs. Holmes make the decision to leave or to stay in the abusive situation, it is imperative that the nurse:
A) Ensure that Mrs. Holmes can effectively describe the behaviors inherent in each phase of the cycle of domestic violence.
B) Inform Mrs. Holmes that if she leaves the abusive situation there is a possibility her partner will attempt to murder her.
C) Assist Mrs. Holmes in finding a new apartment and a new job so that she will be safe once she leaves her current situation.
D) Suggest that Mrs. Holmes legally change her name and move out of state so she will be safe from future harm.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a family in which the elderly mother has been a victim of abuse and neglect by her 48-year-old son. Before intervening, the nurse remembers that:
A) A top nursing priority will be to legally remove the son from the home.
B) The main focus of the nurse's actions should be on improving the elder's self-esteem.
C) Although safety is a priority, nurses must allow competent elders to decide whether or not to leave the abusive situation.
D) Arranging placement for the elder in a nursing home within the community is a top priority.
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
nurse
Medical assistant working in a front office area of a medical office.
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Inspection of client
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam