Patient Safety and Abuse: what barriers prohibit the patient from opening up regarding the abuse, and how can you address these barriers through the assessment process?

Patient Safety and Abuse

1. What barriers prohibit the patient from opening up regarding the abuse, and how can you address these barriers through the assessment process?
2. What is your responsibility if you suspect abuse? What educational resources are available to you as a nurse in your current setting or in your state?
3. What educational resources are available to the patient in your setting?