A Woman Has Come to the Emergency Department with Multiple

question 14

Multiple Choice

A woman has come to the emergency department with multiple bruises over her body and a small laceration over her upper lip. She says she fell down the stairs while doing her housework. Which observation would most likely cause the nurse to suspect that she has been a victim of battering? The patient:

• A) Is hesitant to provide details about how the injuries occurred.
• B) Was accompanied to the emergency department by her mother instead of her partner.
• C) Has sought care quickly after the incident.
• D) Does not seem to be in pain.

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