Instructions
Reflect on your current or prior practice experiences.
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- Patients of any age, gender, cultural background or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you are currently working with or have worked with in the past. For what type of violence might they be at risk? What are some related findings that might alert you to investigate further?
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- Screening for signs of violence and abuse is a part of patient health history assessments. Have you observed the questions being asked by nurses or have you asked them to patients? Do you believe these screenings are typically completed in detail? Explain your answer.
Answer
Patients of all ages are prone to violence. I have previously worked in the Emergency Department and encountered numerous victims of violence. I found the problem of violence to be pronounce more among adolescents than among any other groups. The adolescents I worked with were prone to physical and sexual violence. They experience physical violence from close family members, including parents, who perceive that they are disciplining their children. In the long run, the adolescent….. To access full answer, use the purchase button below.