Health Asses 12

Child Abuse Interviewing

Use direct, nonleading questions when interviewing a child suspected of abuse.

Safety Plan for Abused Patient

The nurse should first have the patient complete a danger assessment.

Intimate Partner Violence Assessment Rationale

The nurse should explain that they routinely screen everyone because violence affects many people.

Signs of Violence in Patient

The partner stating that the patient is very clumsy and accident-prone may lead the nurse to suspect violence.

Initial Question for Older Adult Assessment

"What is a typical day in your life like?" is the most appropriate initial question.

Nursing Diagnosis for IPV Victim

Low self-esteem related to lack of confidence in ability is likely applicable for the patient.

Discussion on Violence

Family violence is a public health problem should be included in the discussion.

Psychological Abuse in Children

The behavior is a threat to the child's well-being is a criterion for determining abuse.

IPV Screening Timing

The nurse should screen the woman for IPV during her first prenatal visit to the clinic.

Screening for Abuse

The nurse should ensure a private setting before screening the patient for abuse.

History of IPV Indicators

Documentation of three separate injuries during her pregnancies suggests a possible history of IPV.

Screening in Presence of Partner

The nurse should closely observe the patient's interactions with the partner.

Response to IPV Admission

The nurse should say, "It took a great deal of courage for you to tell me that."

Assessing Burns for Abuse

The pattern or shape of the burn is an important assessment parameter.

Documentation of IPV Incident

The nurse's documentation may be used as legal evidence, requiring it to be detailed and accurate.

Documenting Patient's Injuries

The nurse should document using an injury map for clarity.

Patient's Intention to Return Home

The nurse should remind the patient of the threat to her safety and her options for shelter.

Cultural Assessment for Patient

The nurse should examine personal biases and prejudices before caring for a patient from another culture.

Definition of Culture

Culture is shared through norms for behaviors, values, and beliefs.

Stereotyping in Nursing

The statement about Hispanic people lacking knowledge of primary prevention demonstrates stereotyping.

Biological Variation in East Asian Patients

The nurse would expect dry cerumen in the patient's ears.

Body Odor Expectation

The nurse would expect the greatest amount of body odor from perspiration in Native American patients.

Interpretation of Patient's Experience

The nurse interprets the woman's experience as "falling out."