Exam 33: Survivors of Violence and Trauma

A patient, who reported being raped 2 hours ago, provides a medical history and assessment coherently, quietly, and calmly in a monotone voice. How should the nurse assess this behavior?

A woman accompanied by her domestic partner is being assessed for reports of neck pain. When the nurse notes a bald spot on the client's scalp, the woman explains that she caught her hair in a door, which pulled it out and caused her neck injury. What is the nurse's best action to facilitate the assessment?

During the impact stage of response to a violent crime, which nursing interventions would be appropriate for a victim? (Select all that apply.)

A woman who has been repeatedly abused by her partner comes to the emergency department with severe contusions. She tells the nurse, "I was almost killed me this time. I need to do something." What is the nurse's priority intervention?