The nurse is interviewing a patient who presents with a dislocated shoulder and demon-strates signs of anxiety although relying on her partner for answers. Although the partner is out of the room, which question is most important to ask?
a. "Have you been with your partner long?"
b. "Are you being abused by your partner?"
c. "Shall I notify the police that you would like to press charges?"
d. "Have you ever been physically or emotionally hurt by someone?"
ANS: D
When the victim is alone, the nurse must seek information about abuse. Phrasing the question to avoid use of such terms as "abuse" or "battered" is essential. These terms are too emotion-ally charged, and patients often respond in the negative. The length of the relationship is not a priority. Asking to call the police is premature.
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