Question

The Assignment 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room because she fears he has hurt her When Elizabeth is asked about the abuse she appears scared, insecure, and withdrawn. 1. 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? 2. In your response, include some special considerations that should be taken when interviewing a child

Answer 1

Domestic abuse is major social problem which affects primarily woman and children .the victim of domestic violence goes through lot physical and stress .

The nurse should interview the victim in an isolated place where privacy is maintained

Assess the child and mother for signs of anxiety,body bruises,.

Ask open ended questions like how,why,what,when the patient may not open up quite easily so be patient to listen to them .

Assure the child that they are in safe hands and. There is no wrong in opening about an abuse.

Make it clear to them that domestic abuse is not deserved by any individual and that is highly to be condemned.if the child is not comfortable to open before the mother you can call separately and ask her

Always maintain eye contact to the patient

Lean towards the patient

Encourage you speak by probing

Validate their saying

Do not be judgemental