Reflection Questions

Reflect on your current or prior practice experiences.

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  • Patients of any age, gender, cultural background or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you are currently working with or have worked with in the past. For what type of violence might they be at risk? What are some related findings that might alert you to investigate further?
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  • Screening for signs of violence and abuse is a part of patient health history assessments. Have you observed the questions being asked by nurses or have you asked them to patients? Do you believe these screenings are typically completed in detail? Explain your answer.

SOLUTION

Unfortunately, patients that rely on others for their daily needs are often subject to abuse and neglect. Elderly and patients with physical or mental handicaps are included in this patient set. It is important to remember that sometimes neglect is unintentional. Family members who are not associated with the medical field are often ignorant to the practices and needs of the patient. They often believe that feeding them and bathing them is sufficient…..Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $5