Discussion
A 10-year-old child named Elizabeth is brought into the emergency department by her mother. The mother appears anxious but sits quietly next to her daughter in the waiting room. When called into the triage area, the mother gives a history of coming home from work to find Elizabeth sitting on the couch watching television. Elizabeth did not go to the door to greet her or look toward her when she said hello. The mother thought the daughter’s behavior was odd because she always greeted her at the door with a hug. As she approached Elizabeth, she noticed that she was clutching her right arm as if in pain. The mother asked what was wrong, but Elizabeth remained silent. Then she said “Nothing is wrong.” The father is sleeping upstairs. The mother gives a family history of having an alcoholic husband who usually drinks himself to sleep. She said he has abused Elizabeth physically and psychologically in the past, and she brought her to the emergency room because she fears he has hurt her. When Elizabeth is asked about the abuse she appears scared, insecure, and withdrawn.
- What considerations should be made by the nurse, to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for the interview and assessment of this client who has experienced domestic abuse?
- In your response, include some special considerations that should be taken when interviewing a child.
Solution
Week 5 Discussion: Assessing for Family Violence
Healthcare professionals assessing patients who have encountered domestic violence (DV) should mainly focus on creating a friendly and safe environment. A physically and psychologically safe environment can give the patient a feeling of safety and the comfort needed to openly share their life experiences especially concerning (McGarry & Ali, 2018). Also, healthcare professionals must take into account the need to protect the patients’ privacy, safety, and confidentiality by ensuring the nursing assessment environment safe and private.…………….please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5
