Asked by Mitch Fenton on Jun 03, 2024

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A nurse is assessing the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) for patients. Which population should the nurse focus on most for IVP?

A) White males
B) Pregnant females
C) Middle-aged adults
D) Nonsubstance abusers

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Violence or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship, encompassing physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse.

Pregnant Females

Women who are in the state of carrying a developing fetus within their uterus.

  • Identify the indicators and manifestations of prevalent health conditions in young and middle-aged individuals.
  • Show understanding of suitable measures for tackling health hazards among young and middle-aged adults.
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Yalina GrupstraJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The greatest risk of violence occurs during the reproductive years. A pregnant woman has a 35.6% greater risk of being a victim of IPV than a nonpregnant woman. White males, middle-aged adults, and nonsubstance abusers are not as high risk as pregnant women.