Which Comment by the Nurse Would Best Support Relationship Building

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a survivor of intimate partner abuse?

• A) "You are feeling 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 was very worried about you. I knew 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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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but have been associated with primary reinforcers, thus acquiring the ability to reinforce behavior.

Gold Star

Often used to denote excellence or high achievement, originally in educational settings to reward good work but also used metaphorically in various contexts.

Clean Room

An environment, typically used in manufacturing or scientific research, that has a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, and chemical vapors.

Primary Punisher

A stimulus that is inherently punishing; an example is electric shock.