A nurse has assessed that a woman is a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV). The woman feels safe to go home from the clinic. The priority action by the nurse would be to
a. give the woman resources she can keep with her at all times.
b. help the woman create a safety plan for her and her children.
c. let the woman make phone calls from the clinic telephones.
d. tell the woman that the nurse is available to help her if needed.
B
Having a sound safety plan for both herself and her children would be the priority for this woman.
Giving the woman resources and information is very important, but it is not as comprehensive as helping her create a safety plan for herself and her children.
Allowing the woman to make phone calls from the clinic phones (which cannot be monitored or traced by the abuser) is a valuable service to offer, but it is not as comprehensive as helping her create a safety plan for both herself and her children.
Letting the woman know that you are available to help her will be important both now and in the future, but it is not the best answer because it is not as comprehensive or safety oriented as helping her create a safety plan.
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