Question

The nurse is conducting a routine risk assessment at a prenatal visit. which question would be the best to screen for intimate partner violence?

Answer 1

The nurse could ask about how disagreements or arguments look between the woman and her partner, if they feel scared or intimidated, or if they feel as if they've been put down a lot by their partner. If the patient seems open and cooperative, the nurse could even ask directly if she has been a recipient of violence at the hands of her partner.