The nurse assessing an 18-year-old woman notes bruising to the patient's upper arm that appears as fingerprints and yellow bruising to the lower eye. The patient makes minimal eye contact during the assessment
How might the nurse best inquire about the bruising?
A) "Is anyone physically hurting you?"
B) "Tell me about your relationships."
C) "Do you want to see a social worker?"
D) "Is there something you want to tell me?"
Ans: A
Feedback: Few patients will discuss the topic of abuse unless they are directly asked. Therefore it is important to ask direct questions, such as, "Is anyone physically hurting you?"
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