A New Nurse Working in an Obstetrics (OB)practice Questions the Rationale

question 14

Multiple Choice

A new nurse working in an obstetrics (OB) practice questions the rationale for screening all OB patients for intimate partner violence (IPV) .The best answer by the nurse's mentor is ,

• A) "Battering slows down during pregnancy, so it's an ideal time to intervene."
• B) "It should just be a routine part of every nurse's practice to screen for IPV."
• C) "Most women seek health care when pregnant, so we can make a big difference."
• D) "Pregnant women tend to be more emotional and more willing to confide in us."

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Definitions:

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Moral Development

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