A client has repeated injuries and the partner answers all questions. Which nursing action best supports screening for intimate partner violence?
1Document that screening is impossible if the partner stays.
2Ask the partner whether the client is safe at home.
3Speak with the client privately and ask direct safety questions.✓ Correct answer
4Tell the client to leave the relationship immediately.
Explanation
Screening for intimate partner violence should occur privately, using direct and nonjudgmental questions. Asking in front of the partner can increase danger and reduce disclosure. The nurse supports safety planning and resources rather than issuing unsafe commands.
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Private IPV screening.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical Practice GuideFor Private IPV screening, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
CautionDo not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Intimate Partner Violence — Physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner.
Private Screening — Assessment performed away from others to support safety and disclosure.
Safety Planning — Collaborative planning to reduce danger and connect the client with resources.