During an Interview,a Woman Says,"I Have Decided That I Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

During an interview,a woman says,"I have decided that I can no longer allow my children to live with their father's violence,but I just can't seem to leave him." Using interpretation,the nurse's best response would be:

• A)"You are going to leave him?"
• B)"If you are afraid for your children, then why can't you leave?"
• C)"It sounds as if you might be afraid of how your husband will respond."
• D)"It sounds as though you have made your decision. I think it is a good one."

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