Nurses at an urban emergency department seek to develop a plan to help women involved in abusive relationships. Which of the following components is most critical to the success of the plan?
A) The presence of a specialized intimate partner violence (IPV) counselor
B) The creation of appropriate and efficient avenues for referral
C) The implementation of a quality of life assessment tool
D) The availability of written educational materials
Ans: B
Feedback:
Nurses assume their appropriate role in the effort to screen and treat victims of IPV through simple screening and having readily available information and avenues for referral. Referrals are more important than simply having written materials available, however. A specialized counselor on-site may not be necessary, and a QOL assessment is not likely required.
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