A Client with a Long History of Experiencing Domestic Violence

question 49

Multiple Choice

A client with a long history of experiencing domestic violence tells the nurse,"There is no way out for me; this situation will never change." What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Risk for Other-Directed Violence
• C) Ineffective Health Maintenance
• D) Chronic Low Self-Esteem

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