The nurse working in emergency triage is evaluating a client with injuries frequently associated with physical abuse. Which of the following questions if answered yes by the client would indicate a higher risk of mortality?
"Do you have a gun in your home?"
"Have you ever tried to leave?"
"How many times have you been hospitalized for abuse?"
"Do you have a plan if things go too far?"
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale:
A. The presence of a gun in the home is associated with a higher risk of severe injury or death in cases of domestic violence.
B. While trying to leave can be risky, it does not directly indicate a higher risk of mortality compared to other factors.
C. Repeated hospitalizations indicate ongoing abuse but are not as directly related to immediate risk of mortality as the presence of a gun.
D. Having a plan could indicate awareness and preparation, which may not directly correlate with immediate risk of mortality.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
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C. 2008 is incorrect. This year saw further reauthorization and amendments to the TVPA but is not the original enactment year.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Provides outreach to a faith community with referrals is a role that can overlap with public health nursing, which often involves community outreach and education.
B. Uses the congregation's tenets and beliefs to administer care reflects the specialized role of a faith-based nurse who integrates faith principles into healthcare, distinct from general public health practice.
C. Demonstrates a knowledge of the community's faith beliefs is important but is not exclusive to the institutional-based faith community role.
D. Administers prescribed treatments is part of both roles but does not specifically distinguish the faith-based aspect of care.