Which Nursing Intervention Will Assist a Patient Being Treated in the Emergency

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention will assist a patient being treated in the Emergency Department for extensive soft tissue injuries to disclose an experience of domestic violence?

• A) Allowing the patient to initiate the topic of violence
• B) Speaking with the patient in the absence of her husband
• C) Providing a safe, nonintimidating, and supportive environment
• D) Interviewing her in the presence of another healthcare professional

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Definitions:

Covert-destructive

Refers to actions or behaviors that are secretly harmful or damaging.

Overt-destructive

Characterized by clear, visible behaviors aimed at causing harm or damage, often observable in certain psychological conditions or situations.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of behavior in children and adolescents marked by aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, theft, or serious violations of rules.

Overt-nondestructive

Refers to actions or behaviors that are openly performed without any intention to harm or destroy.