A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Multiple

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with multiple bruises of the face and arms and an obvious deformity of the right upper arm. A friend accompanying the patient tells the nurse that the patient's spouse was responsible for the injuries. The nurse's role in this patient's care is

• A) to inform the patient of safe houses and other options.
• B) to encourage the friend to have the patient report the abuse.
• C) to notify the local law enforcement agency.
• D) limited to the treatment of the patient's injuries.

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