Question

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a client in the emergency department.

Answer 1

Signs of domestic violence in the emergency department are: 1. Marks or wounds on the body: they are evidence of physical attacks against the victim, usually the pacients lie about their origin. 2. Hostile or violent attitude towards health personnel: it occurs because of the abuse that they are subjected to. 3. Sense of guilt: during the interrogation they are usually blamed for the facts that involve the violent act. 4. Low weight: loss of appetite of the victim or deprivation of food by the offender. 5. Distraction: the victim focuses so much on his problem that he does not pay attention to external stimuli. 6. Costing nervousness: they lose control easily if an unexpected situation arises before them.