A 15-year-old girl who is a victim of physical and sexual abuse is brought to the health care facility by her mother for a physical examination. She...

Question A 15-year-old girl who is a victim of physical and sexual abuse isbrought to the health care facility by her mother for a physical examination. She appears scared, tense, and nervous. She requests that the nurse not examine certain parts of her body and asks whether her mother could be present during the examination. The nurse tells her that her mother may be present for part of the examination, but will need to leave the room for the interview. The mother is upset by this, but the nurse explains that this is customarily done for victims of abuse, and she soon agrees. When conducting the physical exam, the nurse notes that there are several bruises and reddish areas on the client’s abdomen. The nurse palpates the client’s abdomen, and it is tender to touch. Health Science Science Nursing CN 64 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)