The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old client with a potential fracture of the radius. The client was brought in by the caregiver, is wearing a brief that is soiled with urine and feces, and there is a pattern of multiple finger-sized bruises on the client’s body. Which of the following are appropriate actions by the nurse? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who may be in a domestic violence situation. What actions can the nurse perform that would uphold this client’s privacy? Select all that apply.
A school nurse suspects a 12-year-old student is a victim of child abuse. The nurse contacts child protective services and then the police. Following the incident, the child’s parent approaches the nurse and says, “Why did you call child protective services? Now I’ll be suspended from my job!” Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
A nurse is caring for a 79-year-old client whom she suspects is being abused by his daughter. Which of the following situations are risk factors for elder abuse?
A 3-year-old client is being seen in the healthcare clinic for a fractured arm. The nurse suspects that the child is being neglected. Which of the following signs indicates potential child neglect? Select all that apply.
Explain the difference between environmental and individual risk factors in a perpetrator of sexual abuse.
A client who delivered a baby 6 weeks ago is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which of the following psychological conditions is also associated with victims of domestic abuse?
A nurse is caring for a client who has been physically abused and threatened by her partner. Which statement describes the tension stage of abuse?
