Community: Violence and Abuse

A nurse in an acute setting has witnessed a peer make uncivil remarks to a new staff member in the unit. The nurse should take which of the following actions to promote a safe work culture in the unit? (Select all that apply.)

Advocate for a zero-tolerance policy regarding incivility in the workplace. Create peer-to-peer conflict resolution programs. Speak with the new staff member about any concerns they have regarding adjusting to the unit.

A nurse is caring for a client in an infectious disease clinic at the health department. The client is being treated for an STI and reports they have left an abusive partner. Which of the following is an example of patient-centered care?

Ask the client if they are comfortable with having an examination today.

A nurse is working in a primary care clinic. Which of the following is a way the nurse can identify clients who have experienced abuse or violence?

Have all clients complete a partner violence screening.

A nurse is caring for a child who has experienced neglect from a caregiver. Which of the following most accurately describes the caregiver?

Perpetrator of violence

A nurse is working in the NICU. The nurse should take which of the following actions to advocate for protective factors to prevent abuse for infants and parents in the community? (Select all that apply.)

Present to all the staff the use of IPV screening on the unit. Teach infant development classes at the local library. Start a parenting class for expectant partners at the hospital.

A nurse is caring for a client in an emergency department who is being seen for treatment of injuries sustained from their partner. The nurse should take which of the following actions to provide care to this client? (Select all that apply.)

Provide a partner violence crisis number to the client. Provide the client with information on healthy relationships. Provide information on how people may experience abuse in relationships.

A nurse in a newborn nursery is caring for a parent with their first child. The parent shares with the nurse that they were abused as a child. Which of the following are steps the nurse can take to break the possible intergenerational cycle of violence? (Select all that apply.)

Provide the parent with information on parenting classes at their local library. Provide information on the location of nutritional services in their local health department. Refer the parent for a visiting nurse program that visits parents and newborns in their community.

A nurse in a long-term care facility is concerned that residents are showing signs or poor nutrition. What are examples of ways to address environmental factors to prevent neglect of residents? (Select all that apply.)

Review policies on number of staff assigned to clients during mealtime. Review policies allowing family visits during mealtime. Review policies on reporting signs of neglect.

A nurse is assessing a young adult client in the emergency department for abdominal pain. The client is accompanied by an unrelated person. The nurse should identify which of the following signs as a risk for human trafficking? (Select all that apply.)

The accompanying person refuses to leave the room during the assessment and examination. The client appears fatigued and anxious. The adolescent states they are traveling and are not sure of the name of the city they are in.

A school nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been the victim of cyberbullying. What concerns may the nurse have for the school community?

The child may also be a perpetrator of violence with peers.

A nurse is caring for a client in an acute pediatric unit. The nurse should identify that which of the following most likely puts the child at risk for exposure to violence?

The child's caregiver reports an abusive partner.

A home-health nurse is caring for a client in their home. The nurse is concerned that the client may be at risk of neglect. The nurse should identify which of the following as relationship factors that can put the client at an increased risk for neglect?

The client does not receive visits from friends or family.

A visiting nurse is assessing an older adult client who is living alone in an apartment. The nurse should identify which of the following as a risk for abuse?

The client has unwashed hair and clothing.

A nurse is caring for an older adult client and notices bruising on the client's wrists. Which of the following is a concern for the nurse?

The client may be experiencing abuse.

A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing an infant during a well-child visit. The nurse should identify which of the following as a possible sign of child abuse?

The infant has faded bruise marks on their upper arms.

A nurse is in a newborn nursery in a rural community. The nurse notices new parents are often isolated at home with their newborns. Which is an example of how the nurse can promote prevention of child abuse in the community?

The nurse establishes a peer-to-peer new parenting class at the local church.

A nurse working in a college health center is caring for a student who experienced sexual assault 1 year ago and is having trouble sleeping. Which of the following would be an appropriate plan of care for the client?

The nurse refers the client to a campus support group for those who have experienced violence in their lives.

A school nurse is concerned with safety in the school. The nurse wants to address community risk factors that increase the risk of students experiencing violence. The nurse should identify which of the following as community risk factors for the students?

The school has known gang groups and graffiti making territories near the school.

A nurse working in a labor and delivery unit has been feeling distressed about the work environment due to comments made by their supervisor. Which of the following would be a form of microaggression by the supervisor? (Select all that apply.)

The supervisor remarks that the unit should not hire nurse immigrants. The supervisor does not allow male nurses to rotate into the unit to provide additional coverage. The supervisor does not allow the use of interpreters in the labor room for clients who do not speak English.

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has experienced abuse. Which of the following steps should the nurse take when creating the plan? (Select all that apply.)

Works with the client to create a plan of care Respects the client's decision not to call a domestic abuse hotline immediately Supports the client's decision to incorporate holistic measures in the plan of care