A nurse is talking to a friend who thinks the importance of intimate partner violence (IPV) is overrated because only a small percentage of the population is affected. The best response by the nurse is,
a. "Although few in number, victims take enormous time and resources."
b. "It is a legal requirement that all nurses screen all women for abuse."
c. "About 25% to 33% of women are affected by IPV, and they often experience poor health outcomes."
d. "This still is a significant number when considering the population."
C
About 25% to 33% of women in the United States will experience IPV in their lifetimes, and being a survivor of IPV is often associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes.
Victims should not be blamed for using resources. Working with victims of IPV to create a plan of care that responds to their needs is no more time consuming than working with other types of patients.
It is not a legal requirement to screen all women for IPV, but consensus practice guidelines are available that provide recommendations for when screening should occur.
There are a significant number of people affected by IPV, but this response is not specific enough.
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