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Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the nurse’s priority action when a client discloses intimate partner violence?✔✔ Ensure the client's immediate safety and offer support without judgment
What is the best response when a client says, “I’m afraid to go home”?✔✔ “You are not alone. Let’s talk about a plan to keep you safe.”
What physical sign might raise suspicion of elder abuse in a nonverbal client?✔✔ Unexplained bruises in various stages of healing
What is an example of financial abuse in the elderly?✔✔ A caregiver taking control of the elder’s bank account without consent
What is a red flag for emotional abuse in an elderly client?✔✔ The client appears fearful or withdrawn in the presence of a caregiver
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What behavior by a partner may indicate controlling behavior in intimate partner violence?✔✔ Isolating the partner from friends and family
What is the most appropriate documentation when a client reports being hit by their partner?✔✔ Use the client’s exact words and objectively describe any injuries
What does mandatory reporting mean in suspected elder abuse?✔✔ The nurse is legally required to report the suspicion to adult protective services
What is the first thing a nurse should do after identifying signs of IPV during an assessment?✔✔ Provide privacy and create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for discussion
What does a safety plan include for a person experiencing intimate partner violence?✔✔ A list of emergency contacts, safe places to go, and important items to take
What is a nonverbal sign that may suggest IPV in a pregnant client?✔✔ Frequent missed appointments and vague complaints of pain
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