The nurse is caring for several patients. Which patient is at highest risk for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

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IPV is a phenomenon that occurs universally in all populations. However, lifetime prevalence of IPV is significantly higher among ethnic and racial minorities than among non-Hispanic white women and men. Multiracial, American Indian/Alaskan native, and non-Hispanic black women and men are at higher risk for IPV than non-Hispanic white women and men. Some additional common themes that create barriers to treatment are societal stressor such as poverty, legal issues such as immigration status, and lack of access to culturally appropriate care. A multiracial illegal immigrant has two risk factors for IPV (multiracial and illegal immigrant). The other options only have one risk factor for IPV. An Asian female who speaks no English has one risk factor for IPV (speaks no English/lack of access to culturally appropriate care). A non-Hispanic white female living in poverty has one risk factor for IPV (poverty). A female American Indian living above the poverty line has one risk factor for IPV (American Indian).

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Patients