After examining a young woman, the nurse asks her questions about some bruises on her back. The client confides that her husband has started hitting her when they argue
The nurse makes recommendations about getting help; the client dismisses them and states, "It's just a few bruises. I think I can handle it." Which long-term consequences of exposure to violence, according to Healthy People 2020, should the nurse discuss with this client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Premature death
B) Breast cancer
C) Disability
D) Lost productivity
E) Obesity
Ans: A, C, D
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Healthy People 2020 emphasizes a need to prevent violence and the sequelae known to result from exposure to violence recognizing that violence leads to the following: premature death, disability, poor mental health, high medical costs, and lost productivity. Breast cancer and obesity are not known as long-term consequences of exposure to violence.
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