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The nurse assesses an older woman and suspects physical abuse. Which questions are appropriate for screening for abuse? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Has anyone made you afraid, touched you in ways that you did not want, or hurt you physically?"
B) "Are you being abused?"
C) "Have you relied on people for any of the following: bathing, dressing, shopping, banking, or meals?"
D) "Have you been upset because someone talked to you in a way that made you feel shamed or threatened?"
E) "Has anyone tried to force you to sign papers or to use your money against your will?"
Screening for Abuse
the process of identifying individuals at risk of or currently experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, or other types of abuse.
Physical Abuse
Harm or injury inflicted on a person's body by another person, often resulting in trauma or physical pain.
Emotional Abuse
A form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Comprehend the significance and techniques for efficiently engaging with abuse victims throughout the evaluation process.
- Identify the psychological indicators linked to Intimate Partner Violence.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance and techniques for efficiently engaging with abuse victims throughout the evaluation process.
- Identify the psychological indicators linked to Intimate Partner Violence.
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