A nurse caring for victims of violence plans care based on an understanding that after the initial ...

A nurse caring for victims of violence plans care based on an understanding that after the initial impact, most victims begin to react emotionally to effects of the traum
 
  a. This second stage of recovery is known as:
  a. disorganization.
  b. reorganization.
  c. retribution.
  d. recoil.

Question 2

The nurse cares for a victim of a violent assault and battery. What is the most therapeutic intervention?
 
  a. Discourage expression of feelings until the victim enters the recoil stage.
  b. Use accepting, nurturing, and empathetic communication techniques.
  c. Educate the victim about strategies to avoid attacks in the future.
  d. Maintain a matter-of-fact manner, and remain objective.

Question 3

A male victim of gang rape comes to the emergency department. The victim is severely anxious, but the nurse will not be able to care for the patient for at least 20 minutes based on the current patient load. Select the nurse's best action.
 
  a. Assign a female nursing assistant to remain with the patient in a private cubicle.
  b. Assign a male nursing assistant to help the patient undress in a private cubicle.
  c. Direct hospital security personnel to monitor the patient in the waiting room.
  d. Notify law enforcement authorities immediately.

Question 4

A woman comes to the clinic with neck pain
 
  There's a bald spot on her scalp. She explains that she caught her hair in a door, which pulled it out and caused her neck injury. The partner wants to stay with the injured woman. What is the nurse's best action?
  a. Encourage the partner to remain with the woman to provide emotional support.
  b. Require the partner to stay in the waiting room when the woman is examined.
  c. Call hospital security to have them stand by to prevent violence.
  d. Report the situation to local law enforcement authorities.

Question 5

A survivor of childhood abuse is hospitalized following an episode of wrist cutting. The patient has a history of bingepurge eating disorder as well as difficulty trusting and relating to others. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
 
  a. Set limits on self-harmful behavior.
  b. Foster belief in and valuing of family unity.
  c. Confront abnormal eating patterns and self-mutilation.
  d. Encourage discussion of personal responsibilities associated with abuse.

Question 6

Which intervention would be most therapeutic as a nurse cares for a victim of partner abuse?
 
  a. Validate the truthfulness of the victim's comments.
  b. Avoid pressuring the victim or disparaging the abuser.
  c. Acknowledge the victim's inability to change the situation.
  d. Encourage the partner to stay with the victim during an interview.