A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Don't Want to Go

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to go home. I'm afraid my spouse will hurt me again." What is the nurse's best response?

• A) Invite the abuser to the assessment session.
• B) Avoid pressuring the patient to leave the abuser.
• C) Acknowledge the patient's inability to change the situation.
• D) Ensure not to ask direct questions about abuse, as this will intimidate the patient.

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