Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) 1. Silence is a very powerful…

Question Answered step-by-step Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) 1. Silence is a very powerful… Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) 1. Silence is a very powerful communication tool especially during sensitive conversations, such as conversations around disclosure of physical abuse, sexual abuse, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse. How comfortable are you with silence? Why is it important? What is another therapeutic communication technique that can be utilized in sensitive conversations? 2. Have you ever had a situation in your clinical practice where you have been upset with the decision that a patient has made? How do you manage your own feelings when you, as the nurse, disagree with a patient? How do you respect the patient’s autonomy in making, what you may believe, to be poor decisions? How does this make you feel? 3.Which trauma-informed practices/ approaches would be most beneficial for someone experiencing IPV? Are these something nurses should only utilize when suspecting IPV?  4.What services are available in your area for victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual assault? What do they cover for patients? Who can access? How do nurses access the services? 5.What is involved with safety planning for IPV? What does this mean for nursing, patients, and/or the therapeutic relationship?     Health Science Science Nursing NUPD 731 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)