A client with severe burn injuries on the left side of their face and left arm is admitted to the Emergency Department accompanied by their spouse. Following a physical assessment and verbal cues from the client, the nurse suspects that these burn injuries may be a result of domestic violence. Which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with severe burn injuries on the left side of their face and left arm is admitted to the Emergency Department accompanied by their spouse. Following a physical assessment and verbal cues from the client, the nurse suspects that these burn injuries may be a result of domestic violence. Which of the following actions is  most  important for the nurse to take? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the nurse's supervisor immediately

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Explore the situation further to clarify assumptions

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Ask the husband to step out of the room and quietly provide resources to the client for domestic violence

Answer

Create open communication with the couple and pose direct questions to the husband inquiring about the incident to receive more information

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