Which nursing approach has been found to increase the likelihood ...

[crazycityslicker]

Which nursing approach has been found to increase the likelihood of patients sharing their experiences of domestic violence?
 
  a. buttons or office signs stating, It's OK to talk to me about family violence and abuse.
  b. buttons or office signs stating, Keep the faith, God will take care of you always.
  c. buttons or office signs stating, Never give up, help is only a telephone call away.
  d. buttons or office signs stating, We call the police on perpetrators of abuse.

Question 2

The nurse suspects that a client with depression and breast cancer has been hoarding her pain and sleeping medication. Which of these nursing actions is the BEST choice?
 
  a. Confront the client with suspicions about the medication.
  b. Withhold her medications, and discuss the situation with her provider tomorrow.
  c. Allow this client the freedom to make choices regarding her own life.
  d. While the client is at her radiation therapy, conduct a thorough search of her belongings.

[connor417]

Answer to Question 1

A
A nursing approach found to increase the likelihood of patients sharing their experience of domestic violence is for the nurse to wear a button indicating that it is OK for the woman to talk about the experience of domestic violence. Another approach that has been successful is to post signs that the woman is in a safe place and should feel comfortable with sharing her experience.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most appropriate action for the nurse to take is to confront the client. Individuals with medical conditions are at risk for developing depression and contemplating suicide. The suicide rate of clients with cancer is probably elevated, particularly in the first year after diagnosis. The nurse would recognize this risk and use confrontation in an attempt to provide a safe environment for the client and prevent suicide attempts.