Question

The emergency nurse is providing care for a pregnant woman admitted with a broken femur, blackened eye, and multiple contusions. she admits her partner is abusive. which activity would be considered at the tertiary level of prevention

Answer 1

The nurse would contact the crisis social worker for assistance.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the given case, the nurse needs to contact the crisis social worker for assistance.

Explanation:

Tertiary prevention is developed to restrict or minimize the development of a permanent, irretrievable disability or disease. Coming in contact with a crisis social worker for instant assistance is an illustration of tertiary care. The objective of tertiary prevention is to reinstate the individual to his or her maximum potential.  

The measures of tertiary prevention are restorative and supportive. When handling women who have suffered long-term consequences of violence, the education of the client is the cornerstone of all the disease management programs.  

The aim of the nurse would be to enhance the strength of the woman via education, in order to facilitate her to recover from the loss and trauma, and to develop support systems.