When the Nurse Is Alone with a Battered Client, the Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is alone with a battered client, the client seems extremely anxious and says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "No one deserves to be hurt. It's not your fault. How can I help you?"
• B) "What else do you do that makes him angry enough to hurt you?"
• C) "He will never find out what we talk about. Don't worry. We're here to help you."
• D) "You have to remember that he is frustrated and angry, so he takes it out on you."

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