A patient is admitted to the emergency department with multiple bruises of the face and arms and an obvious deformity of the right upper arm. A friend accompanying the patient tells the nurse that the patient's spouse was responsible for the injuries. The nurse's role in this patient's care is

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The nurse's role includes informing victims of domestic violence about options and safe housing. The nurse should speak directly to the patient about the option of reporting the abuse to the police (after further assessment of the patient). A competent adult patient is responsible for reporting abuse to the police. The nurse is responsible for assessing for domestic violence and making appropriate referrals in addition to providing care for the physical injuries.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Multiple