A Woman Has Come to the Emergency Department with Multiple

question 29

Multiple Choice

A woman has come to the emergency department with multiple bruises on her body and a small laceration over her upper lip. She says she fell down the stairs while doing housework. Which observation would most cause the nurse to suspect that the client has been a victim of battering?

• A) The client is hesitant to provide details about how the injuries occurred.
• B) The client was accompanied to the emergency department by her mother instead of her partner.
• C) The client has sought care quickly after the incident.
• D) The client does not seem to be in pain.

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