Your patient is admitted with bruises on his head and upper…
Your patient is admitted with bruises on his head and upper arms. His son is with him and jokes about the bruises, stating, “Dad is getting so clumsy. He falls out of his wheelchair a lot.” You glance at the patient, who says nothing, is looking down, and is avoiding eye contact. You become alert for the possibility of:
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The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a young female victim of sexual assault. The client’s physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence has been collected. The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at times physically immobile. How should the nurse interpret these behaviors?
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