Posted: January 17th, 2018

Spousal abuse : The 4 Best Actions the Nurse Should Take

Nurse Angela is working in the emergency department of Nurseslabs Medical Center. She is conducting an interview with a victim of spousal abuse.

Which step should the nurse take first?

A. Contact the appropriate legal services.
B. Ensure privacy for interviewing the victim away from the abuser.
C. Establish a rapport with the victim and the abuser.
D. Request the presence of a security guard.