A woman comes to the clinic with neck pain
There's a bald spot on her scalp. She explains that she caught her hair in a door, which pulled it out and caused her neck injury. The partner wants to stay with the injured woman. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Encourage the partner to remain with the woman to provide emotional support.
b. Require the partner to stay in the waiting room when the woman is examined.
c. Call hospital security to have them stand by to prevent violence.
d. Report the situation to local law enforcement authorities.
B
The victim's explanation of being injured does not sound plausible. The nurse should suspect partner abuse. Regarding the other options, the victim and perpetrator must be separated to permit the victim the privacy to discuss what has really happened to her. It is unlikely that the perpetrator will act out when he can be observed by others. It is too early to involve the local police.
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