114 C.12

A nurse is assessing a client in a community clinic who reports feeling anxious lately because she is considering leaving her marriage. The client describes a long history of partner abuse associated with this relationship. How should the nurse respond to this client? a) "You have the right to be safe and respected." b) "Relationship counseling can be very helpful." c) "I wonder if your perceptions of the relationship are accurate." d) "I am here to help you through every step of this process."

a

A nurse is working in the emergency department. Which situation would lead the nurse to suspect possible abuse of a client? Select all that apply. a) A 6-year-old is being seen for the 5th time for a urinary tract infection b) A baby with contrecoup injuries to the brain c) A 3-month-old with a fractured femur d) A 15-month-old with shortness of breath after peanut ingestion e) A 3-year-old with a deep finger laceration

a, b, c

Which are forms of psychological abuse? Select all that apply. a) Insulting b) Humiliating c) Rape d) Incest e) Destroying another's property

a, b, e

A nurse is assessing a survivor of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse determines that the survivor's partner is using power and control over the client through coercion and threats. Which client statement would lead the nurse to suspect this? a) "My partner always tells me that the abuse never happened." b) "My partner tells me who I can and cannot see." c) "My partner tells me that he or she will tell child services I'm a bad parent." d) "My partner acts like the master of the castle and I'm the servant."

c