Question 1

Documentation of abuse can be useful to women later in court,should they elect to press charges.It is of key importance for the nurse to document accurately at the time that the client is seen.Which entry into the medical record would be the least helpful to the court?

Accepted Answer

A)   Photographs of injuries
B)   Clear and legible written documentation
C)   Summary of information (e.g., "The client is a battered woman.") 
D)   Accurate description of the client's demeanorE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A thorough abuse assessment screen should be completed on all female clients.This screen should include which components?
(Select all that apply) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking the client if she has ever been slapped, kicked, punched, or physically hurt by her partner
B)   Asking the client if she is afraid of her partner
C)   Asking the client if she has been forced to perform sexual acts
D)   Diagramming the client's current injuries on a body map
E)   Asking the client what she did wrong to elicit the abuseF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 5: Violence Against Women

Documentation of abuse can be useful to women later in court,should they elect to press charges.It is of key importance for the nurse to document accurately at the time that the client is seen.Which entry into the medical record would be the least helpful to the court?

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A thorough abuse assessment screen should be completed on all female clients.This screen should include which components? (Select all that apply) .

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Exam 5: Violence Against Women

Documentation of abuse can be useful to women later in court,should they elect to press charges.It is of key importance for the nurse to document accurately at the time that the client is seen.Which entry into the medical record would be the least helpful to the court?

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A thorough abuse assessment screen should be completed on all female clients.This screen should include which components? (Select all that apply) .

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