In planning care for a woman who presents as a survivor of ...

[EY67]

In planning care for a woman who presents as a survivor of domestic abuse, a nurse should be aware of which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. It often takes several attempts before a woman leaves an abusive situation.
  2. Substance abuse is a common factor in abusive relationships.
  3. Until children reach school age, they are usually not affected by abuse between their parents.
  4. Women in abusive relationships usually feel isolated and unsupported.
  5. Economic factors rarely play a role in the decision to stay.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with AD can no longer ambulate, does not recognize family members, and communicates with agitated behaviors and incoherent verbalizations. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as indicative of which stage of the illness?
 
  1. Stage 4: Mild-to-Moderate Cognitive Decline
  2. Stage 5. Moderate Cognitive Decline
  3. Stage 6. Moderate-to-Severe Cognitive Decline
  4. Stage 7. Severe Cognitive Decline

[Jsherida]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4
Rationale: When planning care for a woman who is a survivor of domestic abuse, the nurse should be aware that it often takes several attempts before a woman leaves an abusive situation, that substance abuse is a common factor in abusive relationships, and that women in abusive relationships usually feel isolated and unsupported. Children can be affected by domestic violence from infancy, and economic factors often play a role in the victim's decision to stay.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The nurse should recognize that a client exhibiting these symptoms is in the severe cognitive decline, seventh stage, of AD.

[EY67]

Excellent

[vickyvicksss]

TYSM