A new nurse working in an obstetrics (OB) practice questions the rationale for screening all OB patients for intimate partner violence (IPV). The best answer by the nurse's mentor is,
a. "Battering slows down during pregnancy, so it's an ideal time to intervene."
b. "It should just be a routine part of every nurse's practice to screen for IPV."
c. "Most women seek health care when pregnant, so we can make a big difference."
d. "Pregnant women tend to be more emotional and more willing to confide in us."
C
Most women do seek care during their pregnancy, so OB nurses see a high number of women. This makes OB visits an ideal time to screen for IPV.
Battering does not slow down during pregnancy. IPV rates are similar to the rates in the rest of the population, but being pregnant does increase a woman's risk for femicide.
Although it should be a routine part of every nurse's practice to screen for IPV, this is not the best answer to explain why the OB staff specifically should screen for IPV.
It is not true that pregnant women tend to be more emotional and more willing to confide in nurses.
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