Risk for injury r/t poorjudgment cognitiveimpairments inadequatesupervision

What is a nurse’s legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?

Report the suspicion according to state regulations.

expresses frustration verbally instead of physically.

Chronic low self-esteem related to negative feedback from parents

Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a survivor of intimate partner abuse?

You are feeling violated because you thought you could trust your partner

Which rationale explains why RN needbe aware of personal feelings while working w a family experiencing family violence?

Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.

Secure additional resources for the mother’s evening and night care.

Document injuries with a body map.

What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

Helplessness regarding the victim and anger toward the abuser

Risk for injury related to physical abuse from partner

name two community resources for help.

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diarrhea.
repeated middle ear infections.
complaints of abdominal pain.
bruises on extremities.
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Alzheimer’s disease
Multiple caregivers
Living in a rural area
Being part of a busy family
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Wandering r/t confusion &disorientation as evidenced by sleepwalking &falls
Chronic confusion r/t degenerative changes in brain evidenced by night wand
Insomnia r/t sleepdisruptions associated w cognitive impairmentevidenced by
Risk for injury r/t poorjudgment cognitiveimpairments inadequatesupervision
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What is a nurse’s legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?
Report the suspicion according to state regulations.
Continue the assessment.
Discuss the findings with the child’s parent and health care provider.
Document the observation and suspicion in the medical record.
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explains the rationale for behaviors to the victim.
identifies three personal strengths.
expresses frustration verbally instead of physically.
agrees to seek counseling.
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Chronic low self-esteem related to negative feedback from parents
Disturbed personal identity related to negative self-evaluation
Deficient knowledge related to interpersonal skills with parents
Complicated grieving related to poor academic performance
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Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a survivor of intimate partner abuse?
Abusersoftentarget ppl whoare passive Iwill referyou toan AsertivenessClass
You are feeling violated because you thought you could trust your partner
I was very worried about you I knew you were living in a violent situation
Im here for you&want you to tell me about the bad things that happened
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An 11yo tells the nurse My parents dont like me. They said they wish I was never born Which type of abuse is likely?
Emotional
Economic
Sexual
Physical
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Which rationale explains why RN needbe aware of personal feelings while working w a family experiencing family violence?
Positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.
Self-awareness enhances the nurse’s advocacy role.
Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.
Strong positive feelings lead to healthy transference with the victim.
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A support group
A mental health center
Vocational counseling
A women’s shelter
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Acute battering
Tension-building
Stabilization
Honeymoon
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Support the caregiver to grieve the loss of the mothers cognitive abilities
Secure additional resources for the mother’s evening and night care.
Teach the caregiver about the effects of sundowner’s syndrome.
Teach the family how to give physical care more effectively and efficiently
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Loss of employment
History of family violence
Poverty
Abuse of alcohol
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Interpersonal relationships
Work responsibilities
Socialization skills
Physical injuries
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have eating disorders.
have been abused.
are attention seeking.
are developmentally delayed.
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Call the adult protective agency.
Document injuries with a body map.
Arrange for hospitalization.
Call the police.
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What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?
Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser
Helplessness regarding the victim and anger toward the abuser
Outrage toward the victim and discouragement regarding the abuser
Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser
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Deficient knowledge r/t resources for escape from an abusive relationship
Social isolation related to lack of a community support system
Ineffective coping related to unevendistribution of power in a relationship
Risk for injury related to physical abuse from partner
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Financial
Physical
Psychological
Sexual
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facilitate counseling for the abuser.
demonstrate insight into the abusive relationship.
reexamine cultural beliefs about marital commitment.
name two community resources for help.

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