A nurse is preparing to make a mandatory report of intimate partner violence (IPV) with regard to the caregiver of a pediatric client. Which actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tell the child about the possibility of filing a mandatory report
B) Determine whether it will be safe to inform the child about the report
C) Ask about the child's incidence of using drugs
D) Ask the victim whether she has a plan to keep herself and the child safe
E) Ask the victim if she would like to file a report at the same time as you file yours
Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should take the following actions when making a mandatory report of IPV: (1) Talk with the adult victim (not the child) about the possibility of filing a mandatory report. (2) Consider the safety concerns of filing. (3) Determine whether it will be safe to inform the children about the report. (4) Share concerns of safety with the Child Protective Agency. (5) Ask about the perpetrator's behaviors with questions such as the following: What is the worst thing he or she has done? Does he or she own a gun? Has he or she been arrested? Does he or she use drugs (not does the child use drugs)? Do you think he or she is capable of hurting you or your children? (6) Address safety planning with the nonoffending victim. (7) Consider filing in concert with the adult victim.
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