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The priority nursing intervention for an abuse victim in the emergency department is

Tending to the immediate care of the wounds.

In planning care for a woman who presents as a survivor of domestic abuse, a nurse should be aware of which of the following data?

It often takes several attempts before a woman leaves an abusive situation.
Substance abuse is a common factor in abusive relationships.
Women in abusive relationships usually feel isolated and unsupported.

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized preschool child who has been sexually abused. Which of the following is the best nursing intervention?

Furnish play situations that provide opportunities for disclosure.

An older, emaciated client is brought to an emergency department by the client's caregiver. The client has bruises and abrasions on shoulders and back in multiple stages of healing. When directly asked about these symptoms, which type of client response should a nurse anticipate?

The client may deny or minimize the injuries.

A nursing instructor is teaching about reminiscence therapy. What student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

"Reminiscence therapy encourages members to share both positive and negative significant life memories to promote resolution."

A college student was sexually assaulted when out on a date. After several weeks of crisis intervention therapy, which client statement should indicate to a nurse that the student is handling the situation in a healthy manner?

"I know that it was not my fault."

Which assessment data should a school nurse recognize as a sign of physical neglect?

The child is often absent from school and seems apathetic and tired.

In which phase of the cycle of Battering does the victim just try and stay out of the perpetrator's way?

Tension building phase.

When questioned about bruises, a woman states, "It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again." This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering?

Phase 3: The honeymoon phase

A school nurse notices that a 12-year-old girl is unwilling to change for P.E. class. In addition, she dresses and behaves in an excessively immature manner wearing clothing suitable for a much younger person and has been known to express fear of darkened spaces. These behaviors most strongly indicate:

Sexual abuse.

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