The nurse providing care to a patient with multiple trauma is suspicious that intimate partner violence (IPV) may be the source of the injury
Which findings would increase the nurse's concern? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. This is the patient's fourth ED visit this year for injuries.
2. The patient's partner will not leave the room.
3. The partner is quiet and concerned.
4. The patient says, "I fell because I am so clumsy.".
5. The injuries do not match the history given.
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Frequent emergency department visits for injuries may indicate that violence is the cause.
Rationale 2: In IPV the partner may be concerned that the victim will "tell" if left unattended.
Rationale 3: In IPV, the partner often tries to answer questions for the victim.
Rationale 4: In IPV, the patient often blames herself for injuries.
Rationale 5: If injuries are inconsistent with the stated history, the nurse should suspect an attempt to hide the real cause.
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