A nurse in an emergency department often sees victims of intimate partner violence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for victims of violence?
Tell the client ways to avoid making their partner angry to prevent intimate partner violence.
Provide the client with strategies for interacting with others in social situations.
The nurse instructs the client on ways to behave to prevent making their partner angry
Provide the client with information on resources in the community to support victims of violence.
Using a moderate amount of eye contact
The Correct Answer is D
Victims of intimate partner violence require access to resources and support services to help them navigate their situation and make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.
A. Blaming the victim for the violent behavior of their partner is not only ineffective but also unethical.
B. While providing strategies for interacting with others in social situations may be helpful for general social skills development, it is not directly relevant to addressing the immediate needs of victims of intimate partner violence.
C. Instructing the client on ways to behave to prevent making their partner angry is not appropriate. It implies that the victim is responsible for the abusive behavior of their partner, which is not the case.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A Close friend may provide warm feeling of support due to their background knowledge of the client. It gives the client a sense of belonging and support.
B Social workers are trained to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services tailored to the needs of survivors of sexual assault. However, thery might not be able to connect closely with the client like a close friend.
C. Chaplains may offer emotional and spiritual support to individuals in crisis situations, including survivors of sexual assault but are not trained to handle such cases.
D. While their expertise is valuable for long-term therapy and support, they may not be readily available for immediate crisis intervention in the emergency department.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Victims of intimate partner violence require access to resources and support services to help them navigate their situation and make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.
A. Blaming the victim for the violent behavior of their partner is not only ineffective but also unethical.
B. While providing strategies for interacting with others in social situations may be helpful for general social skills development, it is not directly relevant to addressing the immediate needs of victims of intimate partner violence.
C. Instructing the client on ways to behave to prevent making their partner angry is not appropriate. It implies that the victim is responsible for the abusive behavior of their partner, which is not the case.
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