# A client has repeated injuries and the partner answers all questions. Which nursing action best supports screening for intimate partner violence?

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## Question

A client has repeated injuries and the partner answers all questions. Which nursing action best supports screening for intimate partner violence?

## Option

1. Ask the partner whether the client is safe at home.
2. Document that screening is impossible if the partner stays.
3. Tell the client to leave the relationship immediately.
4. Speak with the client privately and ask direct safety questions. **✔ Correct answer**

**Correct answer: 4**

## 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.

## In-depth explanation

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 scenario

Clinical Practice Guide
For Private IPV screening, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.

Caution
Do not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.

## Key concepts

- **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.

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