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HESI PN EXIT Exam Two
HESI PN EXIT Exam Two ( 75 Questions)
At a prenatal visit, a primigravida client confides to the practical nurse (PN) that her partner is abusive. Which information should the PN provide?
The practical nurse (PN) should provide the client with a safety plan to keep in her purse at all times. Safety planning is crucial for individuals facing domestic abuse, and having a plan readily available can be a lifesaving resource. This plan should include emergency contact numbers, information about local women's shelters, steps to take during an abusive incident, and strategies for safely leaving an abusive situation. By giving the client a safety plan, the PN empowers her with tools to protect herself and her unborn child.
While providing paperwork for filing a restraining order may be an important step for the client's safety, it may not be the first action the PN should take. Filing a restraining order requires a legal process, which might not provide immediate protection in the event of an escalating abusive situation.
Documenting the report of abuse in the visit summary is essential for legal and documentation purposes, but it does not directly address the client's safety needs. The PN should prioritize assisting the client in creating a safety plan to protect herself and her unborn child from potential harm.
Providing contact information for a women's shelter is a supportive measure for the client, but it might not be the immediate first action to take. The client should be educated on developing a safety plan first, and then, if she decides to seek refuge in a women's shelter, the contact information can be utilized.
Safety plan to keep in a purse at all times.
Choice A rationale:
The practical nurse (PN) should provide the client with a safety plan to keep in her purse at all times. Safety planning is crucial for individuals facing domestic abuse, and having a plan readily available can be a lifesaving resource. This plan should include emergency contact numbers, information about local women's shelters, steps to take during an abusive incident, and strategies for safely leaving an abusive situation. By giving the client a safety plan, the PN empowers her with tools to protect herself and her unborn child.
Choice B rationale:
While providing paperwork for filing a restraining order may be an important step for the client's safety, it may not be the first action the PN should take. Filing a restraining order requires a legal process, which might not provide immediate protection in the event of an escalating abusive situation.
Choice C rationale:
Documenting the report of abuse in the visit summary is essential for legal and documentation purposes, but it does not directly address the client's safety needs. The PN should prioritize assisting the client in creating a safety plan to protect herself and her unborn
child from potential harm. Choice D rationale:
Providing contact information for a women's shelter is a supportive measure for the client, but it might not be the immediate first action to take. The client should be educated on developing a safety plan first, and then, if she decides to seek refuge in a women's shelter, the contact information can be utilized.