Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5056

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5056

QUESTION: Victims of domestic violence should be assessed for what important information?

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O a.) Reasons they stay in the abusive relationship (for example, lack of financial autonomy and isolation)

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O b.) Readiness to leave the perpetrator and knowledge of resources

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O c.) Use of drugs or alcohol

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O d.) History of previous victimization

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Victims of domestic violence must be assessed for their readiness to leave the perpetrator and their knowledge of the resources available to them. Nurses can then provide the victims with information and options to enable them to leave when they are ready. The reasons they stay in the relationship are complex and can be explored at a later time. The use of drugs or alcohol is irrelevant. There is no evidence to suggest that previous victimization results in a person's seeking or causing abusive relationships.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension