Asked by Manpreet singh on Sep 26, 2024
A young-adult patient is brought to the hospital by police after crashing the car in a high-speed chase when trying to avoid arrest for spousal abuse. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Question the patient about drug use.
B) Offer the patient a cup of coffee to calm nerves.
C) Discretely assess the patient for sexually transmitted infections.
D) Deal with the issue at hand, not asking about previous illnesses.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Infectious diseases that are primarily spread through sexual contact.
Spousal Abuse
Physical, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted by one spouse on the other, encompassing a range of abusive behaviors.
- Exhibit proficiency in identifying relevant strategies to mitigate health risks in young and middle-aged adults.
Learning Objectives
- Exhibit proficiency in identifying relevant strategies to mitigate health risks in young and middle-aged adults.
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