Which Comment by the Nurse Would Best Support Relationship Building

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a client who has experienced partner abuse?

• A) "It's normal to feel violated, because you thought you could trust your partner."
• B) "I'm here for you.I want you to tell me about the bad things that happened to you."
• C) "I'm very worried about you.I know you were living in a potentially violent situation."
• D) "Abusers often target people who are passive.I will refer you to an assertiveness class."

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