Patients of any age, gender, cultural background or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you
Week 6 Discussion: Reflection on Nursing Assessment for Violence (Graded)
Purpose
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on the nurse’s role in health assessment in various care settings.
Directions
- Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed. In reflections students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection
- Paragraph One
- 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?
- Paragraph Two
- 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.
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