Exam 25: Survivors of Abuse or Neglect

A woman presents with a history of physical and emotional abuse in her intimate relationships. Which would this information lead a nurse to suspect?

In planning care for a woman who presents as a survivor of domestic abuse, a nurse would be aware of which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)

A college student was sexually assaulted when out on a date. After several weeks of crisis intervention therapy, which client statement would indicate to a nurse that the student is handling this situation in a healthy manner?

Which advice would the nurse in an employee assistance program provide to an employee who exhibits symptoms of domestic physical abuse?

When questioned about bruises, a woman states, "It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again." This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses are typically appropriate for an adult survivor of incest? (Select all that apply.)

A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. A school nurse notices bruises and burns on the child's face and arms. Which other symptom would indicate to the nurse that the child may have been physically abused?

A client asks, "Why does a rapist use a weapon during the act of rape?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

A survivor of rape presents in an emergency department crying, pacing, and cursing her attacker. A nurse would recognize these client actions as which behavioral defense?

Physical ____________________ of a child includes refusal of or delay in seeking health-care, abandonment, expulsion from the home or refusal to allow a runaway to return home, and inadequate supervision.

A woman comes to an emergency department with a broken nose and multiple bruises after being physically assaulted by her husband. She states, "The beatings have been getting worse, and I'm afraid next time he will kill me." Which is the appropriate nursing response?

Which assessment data would a school nurse recognize as a sign of physical neglect in a child?

Which information would be included in a lesson about domestic violence?

A pattern of coercive control founded on and supported by physical and/or sexual violence or threat of violence of an intimate partner is termed ____________________.

A client who is in an abusive relationship is admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit. The client fears for her life. A staff nurse asks, "Why doesn't she just leave him?" Which is the nursing supervisor's most appropriate response?

A client who has been raped answers a nurse's questions in a monotone voice with single words, appears calm, and exhibits a blunt affect. How would the nurse interpret this client's responses?

Which nursing action is appropriate for a client brought to the emergency department after being raped?

A client diagnosed with an eating disorder experiences insomnia, nightmares, and panic attacks that occur before bedtime. She has never married or dated, and she lives alone. She states to a nurse, "My father has recently moved back to town." Which would the nurse suspect?

Which of the following student statements indicate that learning has occurred regarding intimate partner violence? (Select all that apply.)