A Patient Whose History Includes Physically Abusing His Spouse and Children

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient whose history includes physically abusing his spouse and children has been admitted to the unit for alcohol and drug dependency.Which nurse will likely experience difficulty establishing a therapeutic relationship with this patient?

• A) The nurse who has experienced physical abuse
• B) The novice nurse who has never cared for an abuser
• C) The experienced nurse who has 'seen too many abusers'
• D) The nurse who has been in treatment for abusing a spouse

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